MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – The RMU women's soccer team is set to wrap up its non-conference schedule with a road trip to UMBC. The game is scheduled for Thursday, September 11, at 5:00 PM and will stream live on ESPN+.
 
RMU LATELY
RMU (2-3-1) heads into the contest after a week that saw a 2-1 loss to Bowling Green and a 0-0 draw against Saint Francis. In the draw, graduate goalkeeper Abbey Cowles made her first appearance as a Colonial, earning a clean sheet. Against Bowling Green, Paloma Swankler netted her first goal of the season, assisted by Shauna Gamble and Ava Trethewey, who each recorded their first helpers of the season. RMU had the majority of offensive chances in both games, outshooting the Falcons 8-3 and the Red Flash, 17-5.
 
Through six non-conference games, sophomore Madison Hurst leads the team with two goals, while senior captain Jillian Marvin has a team-high two assists. The defensive duo of Shauna Gamble and Emerson Johngarlo have been mainstays, playing every minute of every match (540). Emma Cameron has started in five games, posting two wins, two clean sheets, and 19 saves.
 
ALL-TIME VS. UMBC
This will be the 13th all-time matchup between the two programs, with UMBC holding an 8-4 series advantage. The last meeting was in 2022 when RMU earned a 1-0 victory at home, with Paloma Swankler registering an assist on the game-winning goal.
 
SCOUTING THE RETRIEVERS
UMBC (3-2-3) enters the match after two consecutive 1-1 draws at Towson and American. Their three wins this year have all been shutouts against Mercyhurst, Iona, and Longwood. Junior forward Payton Schenning leads the team in points with two goals and two assists. Freshman defender Olivia Nardone has played every minute of each game this year (720), while senior goalkeeper Sara Gavagan has two wins.
 
Last season, the Retrievers finished with a 5-12-1 overall record and 1-6-1 record in AEC play, missing the conference tournament.
 
COMMON OPPONENTS
Both teams have Mercyhurst and Navy on their schedule this season.
 
UP NEXT
RMU will begin Horizon League action by hosting Milwaukee on Thursday, September 18, at 4:00 PM. The game will stream live on ESPN+.
 
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