Moon Township, Pa.- The Robert Morris University women's soccer team continues its homestand on Thursday, September 8, when it hosts Delaware State before ending the week with a non-conference match against UMBC on Sunday, September 11.

Robert Morris (3-0-2, 0-0-0 Horizon League) vs Delaware State (0-6-0, 0-0-0 NCEA)
Thursday, September 8 at 2:00 p.m. in Moon Township, Pa.
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Robert Morris (3-0-2, 0-0-0 Horizon League) vs UMBC (4-1-1, 0-0-0 AEC)
Sunday, September 11 at 1:00 p.m. in Moon Township, Pa.
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LAST TIME OUT
Robert Morris was dealt one game last week due to COVID-19 restrictions at Howard on Thursday. The Colonials returned to action on Sunday afternoon when they captured a dominating 7-1 victory over Hampton at the North Athletic Complex.

Six different Colonials scored a goal during the win, while they scored the most goals since the 2002 campaign against Youngstown State.

CAREER FIRSTS
Three Colonials recorded their first collegiate goals during the win on Sunday afternoon. Freshman Paloma Swankler and Malia Kearns each recorded their fist NCAA goal, while senior Angela Van Damia found the back of the net for the first time in her career.

In the 27', senior Gabriella Lecuona put a cross into the box while Swankler found the right side of the net to extend the Colonial lead, 2-0. Lecuona placed a shot inside the box in the 29' that was redirected by Swankler, who gave the Colonials a 4-0 lead and her second goal of the game.

In the second half, freshman Renae Mohrbacher dribbled up the right side and delivered a pass to Kearns, who placed a shot to the right corner of the net, 6-0. In the 69' minute, the Lady Pirates committed a foul inside the box which led to Van Damia converting the penalty kick and extending the Colonial lead to 7-0.

STATS TO KNOW
Robert Morris remains unbeaten through their first five contests of the season, while averaging over 2.50 goals per game. They currently sit at the top of the Horizon League in multiple statistical categories. The Colonials pace the league with over 14.0 shots per game and 6.80 shots on goal this season. Robert Morris sits first with 11 assists, while averaging 2.20 per contest.

Junior Haleigh Finale is tied for first in the conference with 17 total shots and pacing the league with 3.40 shots per game. She has recorded six shots on goal, while starting all five contests this year. Mohrbacher leads the team and the Horizon League with three assists, as Lecuona sits first on the team with six total points (two goals, two assists).

Redshirt senior goalkeeper Isabella Bohlen has been solid for the Colonials as she has recorded 16 saves on 43 shots faced this season. Bohlen has only allowed three goals this season, while posting a .842 save percentage. The senior keeper has recorded a .62 GAA and one shutout this year.

SCOUTING THE HORNETS
The Hornets come to the North Athletic Complex looking for their first victory of the season as they have lost six-straight to begin the year. This will be the second meeting between the two programs as the Colonials captured a 2-1 victory in Dover last season. 

Delaware State is led by senior Kiarah Jones who has scored the lone goal for the Hornets this season. Freshman Kaylen Goddard has recorded an assist this year, while junior Mackenzie Burns and sophomore Brieana Hallo pace the team with four shots apiece.

SCOUTING THE RETRIEVERS
UMBC is currently on a four-game winning streak after opening the season with a tie and a loss. The Retrievers have posted three-consecutive shutouts and are averaging 1.75 goals in their last four contests.

This will be the seventh meeting between the two programs, dating back to 2013. UMBC holds a 4-2 record against the Colonials after securing a 3-1 victory last August.

The Retrievers are led by junior Meghan McKye who leads the team and sits second in the AEC with nine points. McKye is tied for first in the conference with four goals, while pacing the league with three game-winners this year. Graduate Student Lola Negrete sits second on the team with four total points (two assists, one goal).

Senior goalkeeper Morgan McGruder leads the Retrievers this season as she is tied for the league lead with three shutouts. McGruder has collected 18 saves on 61 shots faced, while playing every minute this season. She has given up six goals this season while registering a .750 save percentage.

QUOATABLES
"We are looking to finish our non-conference fixtures on a positive note," head coach Chris Shaw. "We have two good opponents this week but the team is playing well and most importantly with confidence"

NEXT UP
Robert Morris returns to action on Thursday, September 15, when it begins Horizon League play against Green Bay at the North Athletic Complex, beginning at 2 p.m.

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