RIVALRY SATURDAY
The Engineers host area-rival Union College for a Saturday afternoon Liberty League match, with kick-off scheduled for 1pm.
SERIES HISTORY
Union leads the all-time series by a 28-5-1 margin, including a 13-1-1 mark over the last 15 meetings.Â
RECENTLY
For the first time in the 34-game history of the rivalry, RPI has produced a two-game unbeaten streak (1-0-1), which it takes into this weekend's game.
LAST TIME VS. UNION
The Engineers got a 32nd minute equalizer from
Emily Dunn to earn a 1-1 draw in Schenectady on October 7, 2017. RPI outshot the Dutchwomen, 23-8 in the match, including 9-3 on goal.
Joey Lyons had two saves for the Engineers.
ENGINEERS DRAW AT SLU
Despite outshooting the Saints, 27-14, Rensselaer was forced to settle for a 0-0 draw at St. Lawrence on Wednesday afternoon.
Joey Lyons stopped the only shot on goal she faced, while
Whitney Wisnom (6 shots) and
Jacqui Richard (5 shots) paced RPI offensively.
RPI LEADERS
Junior
Jacqui Richard has a team-high two goals for four points. Freshman
Whitney Wisnom (1 goal, 1 assist) and junior
Emily Dunn (1 goal, 1 assist) have three points apiece, while four others have two points.
GOALKEEPING
Sophomore
Joey Lyons (4-5-1) has a 0.97 goals against average and a .762 save percentage have played every minute between the sticks for the Engineers.
SCOUTING THE DUTCHWOMEN
Union (4-4-1) is led offensively by Paige Sherling (3 goals) with six points. Emma Schleimer (1 goal, 3 assists) and Erin O'Shea (2 goals, 1 assist) have five points apiece, while Bella Dworkin (1 goal, 2 assists) and Amanda Ashmen (2 goals) have four.
UNION GOALKEEPING
Four players have seen time between the sticks for the Dutchwomen, led by Kelsey Hartsoe (4-4-1), who has a 0.84 goals against average and an .863 save percentage. Allison Sorkenn, Kaitlyn Piechnik and Camryn Ragland have all made appearances.