Game #18 - Robertson Blue Turf, Meadsville, Pa.

#5 Franciscan (10-5-2 | 7-4-1 PAC) vs. #4 University of Pittsburgh (12-6 | 6-1 AMCC)

Saturday, November 14th, 2 PM

The Latest

- On Saturday, October 31st, Franciscan played against #5 Waynesburg University for the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Tournament game. The Barons fell to the Yellow Jackets by a score of 1-0. This concludes Franciscan's conference tournament action.

- Although the Barons were not victorious, the game was well-played. Franciscan also received a bid to compete in the ECAC Tournament, so the team's season continues.

- During the battle, Elise Winogradoff shot four shots on goal, while Michelle Lopez shot two.

Bearing with the Bobcats

- After playing 18 games this season, the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg Bobcats have won 12 and lost six. 

- On Saturday, November 7th,  the Bobcats fell to Penn State Behrend by a score of 3-1. This also concludes the team's conference tournament. Just like Franciscan, the Bobcats received a bid to compete in the ECAC Tournament.

- This season, Bella Carroto leads her team by scoring 29 points, followed by her teammate Ella Smith, who scored 24. Smith leads with five game-winning goals while Carroto follows with four.

- Meanwhile, Dionna Santia leads with 11 assists.

Rising Through the Ranks

- Staying strong, Lizzy Craig leads the Barons by scoring 14 points this season, followed by Theresa English with 13. Craig also scored six goals for her team, followed by English, Michelle Lopez, and Elise Winogradoff each scoring four.

- Meanwhile, English continues to lead with five assists this season.

- The goalie, Callie Giguere, played in 17 games this season and had 11 shutouts. She performed a total of 82 saves this season.

Special Notes

- Since 2007, Franciscan has played 20 games against University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, winning ten, losing seven, and tying three. During their last matchup last season, the Barons won by a score of 2-1.

- During the battle, goals from Katherine DeWolf and others led the Barons to victory.

- If Franciscan wins, its next game will be Sunday at Allegheny vs the winner of McDaniel and Allegheny at noon.

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