The sixth-ranked Misericordia University women's soccer team will host Stevens in the MAC Freedom championship match, Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at Mangelsdorf Field.
Misericordia is making its eighth straight appearance in the title match, including the fifth consecutive MAC Freedom finals meeting against Stevens. The winner receives and automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
The three-time defending MAC Freedom champs, MU is 16-1-2, including a 1-0 win at Stevens in the regular season finale a week ago. The Ducks are 11-5-2 and finished 6-1 in the MAC Freedom.
The match features the top two scoring teams and the two best defensive teams in the league. Misericordia leads the MAC Freedom with 3.2 goals per game and allowing just 0.47 goals per game while Stevens is second in both categories with 2.78 goals and 0.61 goals allowed.
Emma Sweitzer leads the league with 14 goals after tallying four goals in MU's semifinal win over Arcadia.Â
Julia Beck and
Sabrina Competiello are tied for 10
th in the league with seven goals each and
Alyssa Steenback adds six goals.
Misericordia's
Lauren Mondor is allowing just 0.43 goals per game in net.
Stevens features a balanced attack with Lauren Alley leading the way with nine goals. Alina Friz has eight goals and Sophia Murphy, Sarah Wnorowski and Nicole Angelini all have seven goals.
Kenny Donley is second in the league with a 0.64 GAA and 80.0 save percentage.
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Admission Prices:
Adults - $8
Seniors (65+) - $6
Youth (7-17) - $6
MAC Students w/ ID - Free
6 and under w/ adult - Free
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