Capsule
The Robert Morris University women's soccer team is back home after a four-match road trip as the Colonials take on Keystone State rival Saint Francis U at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7. RMU struggled during its swing away from the North Athletic Complex, dropping all four of its games, including the first two NEC tilts of the season. However, the Colonials have had success at home this year, winning their last two matches against Ohio (1-0, OT) and Howard (2-0) in early September. The Red Flash enter the contest with an identical 2-10 overall record and a 0-1 mark in league play, having lost their conference opener in double overtime at Farleigh Dickinson, 3-2.
 
All-Time Series vs. Saint Francis U
Robert Morris is 6-16-3 against the Red Flash in its history. Last season, the Colonials edged out SFU in Loretto, 3-2, thanks to goals by Erin Ritzer, Kristie Hamilton, and Lauren Sulkowski in the opening 60 minutes. RMU also picked up a 0-0 draw with its Keystone State rivals in 2014, thanks in part to Becky Schoenecker's 14-save clean sheet on Senior Day.
 
Musket Shots
> Sophomore forward Jane Schleicher and junior midfielder Kasia Bak pace the team in points with five each
> Schleicher and junior forward Greer Monahan each have scored a pair of goals this year, tying for the team lead
> Robert Morris advanced to the NEC Championship Game for the first time last season
> The Colonials were selected third in the NEC Preseason Coaches' Poll
> RMU went 10-11 last year and 5-3 in league games
> Junior Kayla Kelly is a two-time All-NEC selection at center back
> Senior Erin Ritzer is the top returning scorer after finishing with 13 points (5g, 3a) last season
> 13 players return from last year's team
 
Coming Up
Robert Morris closes out a two-game home stand on Friday, Oct. 14 at noon against LIU Brooklyn. The Colonials defeated the Blackbirds last season, 4-2, thanks to three tallies in the second half.

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