WASHINGTON – In their final home game of the season, American University field hockey team (8-6, 4-2 PL) is facing off against William & Mary (9-7, 3-3 CAA) at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. Saturday is Senior Day for the program and the squads seven seniors will be honored in a pregame ceremony.
QUICK INFO
- Date/Time: Saturday, October 29; 3 p.m.
- Site: Washington, D.C. (Jacobs Complex)
- Series History: William & Mary leads, 28-12
- TV: ESPN+
- Talent: Bryan Albin
INSIDE THE SERIES
- In a series that dates to 1985, William & Mary holds the edge over American with a 28-12 series lead.
- The last time out, in 2016, the Eagles defeated the Tribe 3-0 at home here in Washington.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT AMERICAN
- The Eagles are coming off a big 3-2 win against Bucknell, all goals scored from penalty corners. The win earned American a spot in the Patriot League Championships.
- Freshman Lotta Curanz was named Rookie of the Week by the Patriot League for her efforts in the October 22 game against Bucknell. Curanz had two assists and a defensive save to help American secure the win over the Bison.
- Sophomore Federica Turina Dellamaggiore is currently second in the league for goals (11), while senior Charllene Boshoff is sixth with eight. Turina Dellamaggiore is also first in the league for points with 25. She's also second for game-winning goals, with three.
- Goalkeeper Bryn Underwood is currently leading the league in save percentage (.816), and in shutouts with four. Underwood is also second in the league in saves per game average with 5.71.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT WILLIAM & MARY
- In their most recent game, The Tribe celebrated a win on their Senior day with a 4-0 score against Towson.
- Senior Lauren Curran is the offensive team-leader and is second in the CAA with 11 goals for the season. She's also second in the 'Game-Winning Goals' category with three. Curran is second in the league for points with 22.
- Junior goalkeeper Maddie George has a save percentage of .791 for the season. George leads the CAA in shutouts with five.
- Junior Tabby Billingham was named to the 2022 Victory Sports Tours/National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division Senior Team on October 20.
- The Tribe have won their last two conference games giving them a current record of 3-3.
SENIOR DAY
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