Temple University Athletics
Thursday, September 20
Dallas, Texas
8:00 P.M.
Temple University
at
SMU
Women’s Soccer Opens Conference Play at SMU on Thursday
9.19.18 | Women's Soccer
PHILADELPHIA — Temple women's soccer (4-5) opens up American Athletic Conference play as the team travels to SMU. The Owls will face the Mustangs on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. EST.
The Owls
> Sophomore midfielder Emma Wilkins leads the team in goals (5). Five Owls are tied in assists, with Marissa DiGenova, Hailey Gutowski, Gabriela Johnson, Kerri McGinley and Morgan Morocco contributing to one goal each.
> Goalkeeper Morgan Basileo has recorded a win in all four of Temple's shutouts. She has notched 664:59 minutes on the season, with a goals against average of 1.08 and a 0.862 save percentage.
> This match against the Mustangs marks game five of the Owls' six game road stretch. Away from home, the Owls have a 2-3 record. They've notched wins over Delaware State and Wagner along with losses against Lehigh, Boston College and NJIT.
> Last time out, the Owls defeated Wagner 3-0. Temple dominated possession and recorded its fourth shutout of the season. The Owls got on the board early and kept up the offensive pressure throughout the match. Morgan Morocco controlled a pass from Hailey Gutowski and found the left side of the net in the sixth minute, her first goal of the season. Jules Blank increased Temple's advantage in the 55th minute. Blank beat two Seahawks' defenders, took a touch and evaded a challenge from the goalie. Emma Wilkins settled the rebound from a Marissa DiGenova shot and found the back of the net to put the Owls up 3-0.
Scouting the Mustangs
> SMU is led by head coach Chris Petrucelli, who is in his seventh season with the Mustangs.
> The Mustangs are 5-2-1 on the season after a 1-0 loss at Colorado State on Sunday. This loss snapped the Mustangs' three-game win streak.
> Freshman midfielder Courtney Sebazco has been a key offensive presence for SMU. She leads the team with five goals on the season and has earned AAC Rookie of the Week honors twice.
> Two goalies have seen time in the net this season. Senior Catie Brown and freshman Samantha Estrada have tallied 457:56 and 282:04 minutes, respectively. Brown boasts a goals against average of 0.59 and a 4-0-1 record. Estrada has a goals against average of 1.91 and holds a 1-2 record.
> The Mustangs have outscored their opponents 17-9, with seven different players recording goals.
> SMU is riding a six-game win streak on their home pitch at Westcott Field, dating back to the 2017 season.
Series History
> This will be the eighth matchup between the Owls and the Mustangs. SMU leads the series, 6-1-0.
> The most recent contest was held in 2017 at the Temple Sports Complex. The Mustangs had the edge, defeating the Owls 2-0.
The Owls
> Sophomore midfielder Emma Wilkins leads the team in goals (5). Five Owls are tied in assists, with Marissa DiGenova, Hailey Gutowski, Gabriela Johnson, Kerri McGinley and Morgan Morocco contributing to one goal each.
> Goalkeeper Morgan Basileo has recorded a win in all four of Temple's shutouts. She has notched 664:59 minutes on the season, with a goals against average of 1.08 and a 0.862 save percentage.
> This match against the Mustangs marks game five of the Owls' six game road stretch. Away from home, the Owls have a 2-3 record. They've notched wins over Delaware State and Wagner along with losses against Lehigh, Boston College and NJIT.
> Last time out, the Owls defeated Wagner 3-0. Temple dominated possession and recorded its fourth shutout of the season. The Owls got on the board early and kept up the offensive pressure throughout the match. Morgan Morocco controlled a pass from Hailey Gutowski and found the left side of the net in the sixth minute, her first goal of the season. Jules Blank increased Temple's advantage in the 55th minute. Blank beat two Seahawks' defenders, took a touch and evaded a challenge from the goalie. Emma Wilkins settled the rebound from a Marissa DiGenova shot and found the back of the net to put the Owls up 3-0.
Scouting the Mustangs
> SMU is led by head coach Chris Petrucelli, who is in his seventh season with the Mustangs.
> The Mustangs are 5-2-1 on the season after a 1-0 loss at Colorado State on Sunday. This loss snapped the Mustangs' three-game win streak.
> Freshman midfielder Courtney Sebazco has been a key offensive presence for SMU. She leads the team with five goals on the season and has earned AAC Rookie of the Week honors twice.
> Two goalies have seen time in the net this season. Senior Catie Brown and freshman Samantha Estrada have tallied 457:56 and 282:04 minutes, respectively. Brown boasts a goals against average of 0.59 and a 4-0-1 record. Estrada has a goals against average of 1.91 and holds a 1-2 record.
> The Mustangs have outscored their opponents 17-9, with seven different players recording goals.
> SMU is riding a six-game win streak on their home pitch at Westcott Field, dating back to the 2017 season.
Series History
> This will be the eighth matchup between the Owls and the Mustangs. SMU leads the series, 6-1-0.
> The most recent contest was held in 2017 at the Temple Sports Complex. The Mustangs had the edge, defeating the Owls 2-0.
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