IUP Crimson Hawks vs. Gannon Lady Knights
IUP Crimson Hawks (2-1-0, 1-1-0 PSAC West) vs. Gannon University Lady Knights (2-1-0, 1-1-0 PSAC West)
 
The Game
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WEEKLY NOTES
 
CRIMSON HAWKS RETURN HOME TO FACE GANNON
The IUP women's soccer team (2-1-0, 1-1-0 PSAC West) returns home for their third PSAC West division match of the season on Saturday against the Gannon Lady Knights (2-1-0, 1-1-0, PSAC West).
 
On the Pitch
>> The Crimson Hawks will be looking to defend their home turf on Saturday when the Lady Knights come to town. IUP is 2-0 at home this season having outscored their opponents 8-1 in those two matches at the South Campus Field.
>>The Crimson Hawks and Lady Knights currently sit in a five-way tie for second place in the PSAC West division with three points apiece. Slippery Rock currently leads the West division with six points in the early stages of the season.
>>The Crimson Hawks will be looking to bounce back from their first loss of the season, having fallen 2-1 away to Edinboro last Saturday.

Last Time Out
>> The Crimson Hawks defeated the Lady Knights 2-1 in Erie when the two sides met last season.
>> Sophomore forward Mahogany Willis scored IUP's first goal in the match before then setting up Kallie Conte for the game winner in the 54^th minute.
>> IUP returns five players from the lineup that started in that match; Willis, goalkeeper Madeline Smakulski, midfielders Mya Hilliard and Gia Martyn, and defender Megan Woodworth.
>> Smakulski picked up the win for IUP in the 2018 meeting, making eight saves to help the Crimson Hawks to victory.
 
Series History
>> IUP hold a 6-4 advantage against Gannon in the last 10 meetings between the two teams.
>> The Crimson hawks have enjoyed a great deal of success against Gannon at home in the past. IUP is 4-1 when playing Gannon at home since 2010.

Willis Stays Hot
>> Forward Mahogany Willis continued her impressive start to the 2019 season last week scoring in both games for the Crimson Hawks to take her goal tally on the season to seven.
>> Her three game scoring streak ties her career long. She had previously scored in three straight games last season, netting in consecutive games against Salem, Mansfield, and Clarion.
>> Willis currently stands atop the PSAC scoring charts in several categories. She leads the league in both goals (7), and points (15).
 
Strength in Numbers
>> A major strength for IUP this season has been the team's depth. The Crimson Hawks have used 23 different players so far this season.
 
Smakulski Stands Tall
>> Goalkeeper Madeline Smakulski has been rock solid at the back for the Crimson Hawks. Her 22 saves is the most by a goalkeeper so far this season in the PSAC, and her average of 7.33 saves per game ranks third in the league.

Coaches
>> IUP: Adel Heder(19th year; 204-123-23)
>> Gannon: Colin Petersen (18^th year; 152-142-27)

Opponent
>> The Lady Knights finished the 2018 season with an overall record of 9-6-2 overall, and a conference record of 8-6-2.
>> Like the Crimson Hawks, the Lady Knights are currently have three points in the PSAC west.
>> Gannon is 1-1 in the PSAC West, but will face Mercyhurst on Wednesday night before visiting IUP on Saturday.
>> The Lady Knights offense is led by Megan McCartney and Emily Cekella who each have scored two goals so far this year.
>> Sophomore goalkeeper Kennedy Solymosi has started all three games in net this year for Gannon. Solymosi saw action in seven matches last year, starting four games to finish with a record of 3-0-1 in 2018.