Capsule
The Robert Morris University women's soccer team opens the season this Friday, Aug. 19, when they host the Youngstown State Penguins in a 5:00 p.m. game at North Athletic Complex. It's the second earliest start to a season in team history. RMU and Eastern Kentucky opened the 2012 slate with a 1:00 p.m. game on Aug. 19, beating this season's opening kickoff by four hours.
 
All-Time vs. Youngstown State
RMU is 12-7-1 all-time against Youngstown State including victories in two of the last three seasons. These squads have met every year since 1996 with RMU going 10-2-1 in the first 13 matches. The Colonials are 6-3-1 at home against the Penguins.
 
Musket Shots
> Robert Morris advanced to the NEC Championship game for the first time last season
> The Colonials are selected third in the NEC Preseason Coaches Poll
> RMU went 10-11 last year and 5-3 in league games
> Junior Kayla Kelley is a two-time All-NEC selection at center back
> Erin Ritzer is the top returning scorer after finishing with 13 points (5G, 3A) last season
> Thirteen players return from last year's team.
 
Coming Up
Robert Morris remains on campus to welcome Central Michigan for a 1:00 p.m. match Sunday, Aug. 21. The Colonials and Chippewas haven't met since 1998, a 2-1 win for CMU at a neutral site.

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