GAMEDAY CENTRAL
IUP Crimson Hawks (5-9, 2-5 PSAC)
at #7 Bloomsburg Huskies (8-7, 4-3 PSAC)
Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 11 a.m.
Bloomsburg, Pa. | Steph Pettit Stadium

Live Stats: Buhuskies.com | Sidearmsports
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AT A GLANCE
The Crimson Hawks are back in action this weekend after having a week off, as they travel to Bloomsburg, Pa., to battle the number seventh-ranked Bloomsburg Huskies. Game time for Saturday's matchup is set for 11 a.m. at Steph Pettit Stadium. 

STORYLINES/WHAT TO WATCH FOR
*IUP looks to bounce back this weekend, after falling last Saturday 9-1 to the No. 1 Shippensburg Raiders; Sophomore forward Kimberly Kelly (Coatesville, Pa./Bishop Shanahan) scored IUP's lone goal, making that her second goal of the season
*The Bloomsburg Huskies currently rank at number seven in division II field hockey, according to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA); The Huskies lost to the Millersville this past Tuesday 3-2
*IUP faces must win games from now on, looking to contend for the sixth PSAC playoff spot; two games are left to be played after Saturday's game, facing upcoming conference opponents Mansfield and West Chester to end IUP's regular season schedule 
*The Crimson Hawks have tailed 10 defensive saves; Freshman defender Madison Youst (Reinholds, Pa./Conrad Weiser) ranks seventh in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) with four defensive saves; Junior defender Emma Smiley (Hellertown, Pa./Saucon Valley) follows behind, ranking eighth with three defensive saves in the PSAC
*Junior midfielder Matti Reightler leads the Crimson Hawks with six goals, six assists and 18 points