Women's Soccer | 9/29/2016 12:08:00 PM

Capsule
The Robert Morris University women's soccer team returns to the pitch on Friday, Sept. 30 as it begins Northeast Conference (NEC) play at Bryant. The Colonials are in the middle of a four-match road swing – tied for their longest of the year – and are looking for their first victory of the season away from the North Athletic Complex. RMU was selected ahead of the Bulldogs in August's NEC Preseason Coaches' Poll, slotting third behind Fairleigh Dickinson and Central Connecticut, two places in front of fifth-place Bryant.
 
All-Time Series vs. Bryant
Robert Morris is 1-5-2 against the Bulldogs in its history, but the lone victory was a memorable one as it came in the teams' most recent meeting.  A penalty kick in the 83rd minute by Malesha Kureishy was the difference in last November's NEC Tournament semifinal as the Colonials advanced to the championship game with a 2-1 victory over Bryant.
 
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
> Senior midfielder Antonia Grese's tally at UMBC was her first of the season after scoring eight over her first three years
> 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 its road trip and first league weekend with a noon tilt at Sacred Heart on Sunday, Oct. 2. The Colonials defeated the Pioneers at home last season, 3-2, behind goals from Erin Ritzer, Kristie Hamilton, and Cassie Raymond.

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