MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – The RMU women's soccer team continues its non-conference schedule, hosting Akron on Sunday, September 6 at 1:00 PM at the North Athletic Complex. Sunday's game will stream live on ESPN+.
 
RMU LATELY
RMU (1-3-1) is coming off a scoreless draw against Eastern Michigan last Sunday. In the match, goalkeeper Emma Cameron made six saves to record her first shutout of the season.
 
Through five games, Alyssa Mella and Madison Sievering lead the Colonials in scoring with one goal and one assist each. Sophia Cucchetti has also scored a goal, while Ava Trethewey owns one assist.
 
On defense, senior captain Shauna Gamble has appeared in every minute this season, logging 450 minutes on the pitch. In goal, Cameron has earned one win while making 15 saves.
 
ALL-TIME VS. AKRON
Dating back to 2001, RMU is 1-6-1 against Akron but is undefeated against the Zips in the last two meetings. In 2024, the Colonials battled Akron to a scoreless draw, while in 2023, RMU earned its first victory against the Zips with a 3-0 win.
 
SCOUTING THE ZIPS
Akron (3-2) is coming off a 2-0 non-conference victory over Cleveland State. Addison Hall scored both goals for the Zips in the win.
 
Through five games, Hall leads Akron in scoring with two goals and one assist. Olivia Pilato and Eesha Sutharshan have each recorded a team-high two assists. In goal, Sara Bower has earned three wins, two shutouts and 25 saves.
 
COMMON OPPONENTS
RMU and Akron have several common opponents on their schedules this season, including Northern Kentucky, Wright State, Oakland, Duquesne, Cleveland State, Mercyhurst, Bowling Green, Toledo and Eastern Michigan.
 
Excluding Horizon League opponents, Akron has the most common opponents of any non-conference team RMU will face this season.
 
SENIOR DAY
On Sunday, RMU will honor eight seniors and their families for their dedication and commitment to the program. The eight seniors being recognized are Julia Becerra, Emma Cameron, Sophia Cucchetti, Shauna Gamble, McKenzie Pritts, Madison Sievering, Joey Tomlinson and Ava Trethewey.
 
UP NEXT
RMU will play its final non-conference game of the regular season, hosting UMBC on Thursday, September 10 at 4:00 PM. The game will stream live on ESPN+.
 
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