MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – The RMU women's soccer team returns home to host Northern Kentucky on Saturday, October 10, at 4:00 PM at the North Athletic Complex for Alumni Game. The contest will stream live on ESPN+ with commentary provided by Spencer Witt and Joey Jirmasek.
 
RMU LATELY
RMU (5-4-3, 2-1-2 #HLWSOC) enters the weekend riding a four-game unbeaten streak. The Colonials earned victories over Purdue Fort Wayne and Cleveland State before playing to consecutive scoreless draws against Detroit Mercy and Oakland.
 
Through 12 matches, senior Madison Sievering leads the Colonials with two goals, four assists and six points. Senior midfielder Julia Becerra has also recorded two goals, while Alyssa Mella has contributed three assists. On the defensive side, senior Shauna Gamble has played every minute this season, logging 1,080 minutes on the pitch.
 
RMU currently sits fifth in the Horizon League standings with eight conference points. The Colonials trail Milwaukee (15 points), Youngstown State (13), Green Bay (10) and Wright State (9) as they continue their push up the standings.
 
SHUTOUT STREAK
With four consecutive clean sheets, RMU has recorded the third-longest shutout streak in program history, reaching 396 consecutive minutes without allowing a goal. The Colonials posted a 408-minute shutout streak in 2016, while the program record stands at 496 minutes, set during the 2009 season.
 
Under head coach Michelle Rick, RMU has recorded seven shutouts this season, the second-highest total in program history. The 2009 squad holds the program record with eight clean sheets.
 
The Colonials have also surrendered just nine goals through 12 matches, putting them on pace to challenge the program record for fewest goals allowed in a season. The 2007 team holds that mark, having conceded 22 goals throughout the campaign.
 
Senior goalkeeper Emma Cameron has played a vital role in RMU's defensive success this season. On the year, she's won five games with seven clean sheets and a .865 save percentage. Cameron is tied first in the conference in shutouts and ranks first in save percentage.
 
ALL-TIME VS. NKU
RMU owns a 2-6-2 all-time record against Northern Kentucky. The Norse claimed a victory in last season's meeting, while the teams played to a 1-1 draw in 2024.
 
SCOUTING THE NORSE
Northern Kentucky (5-5-2, 1-3-1 #HLWSOC) enters the weekend following a draw against Green Bay and consecutive losses to Milwaukee and IU Indy.
 
Through 12 matches, senior forward Megan Molner leads the Norse with eight goals and 18 points. Senior forward Erykah Cornett has recorded a team-high five assists, while junior defender Caitlin Evans leads the team with 1,043 minutes played and has contributed a goal and an assist. In goal, senior Donna Bundy has served as the primary starter, recording four wins and one shutout while posting a .652 save percentage.
 
Last season, Northern Kentucky finished with a 10-3-6 overall record and a 7-1-2 mark in Horizon League play. The Norse advanced to the #HLWSOC semifinals before falling to Green Bay.
 
COMMON OPPONENTS
Both teams faced Akron during the 2026 season, although Northern Kentucky's matchup came in an exhibition. RMU defeated the Zips, 1-0, at home, with Sievering scoring the decisive goal.
 
UP NEXT
RMU heads to Wisconsin next week for a pair of Horizon League road contests. The Colonials visit Green Bay on Thursday, October 15, at 7:00 PM ET before traveling to Milwaukee on Sunday, October 18, for a 1:00 PM ET kickoff.
 
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