POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (September 24, 2016) – Vassar looks to extend its five game win streak, taking a trip to Canton, NY Saturday as the Brewers take on the Saints of St. Lawrence for what is sure to be an exciting weekend of Liberty League play.
 
Game Details
Opponent: vs. St. Lawrence University (3-3, 0-0 LL)
Links: (St. Lawrence's Field Hockey Home Page) (Roster) (Stats) (Schedule)
Site: Canton, NY
Facility: Hall/Leet Stadium
Date: September 24, 2016
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Coverage: (Live Stats) (Live Video)

Last Time Out: The Brewer's came out on top in a great battle against Montclair State Wednesday night. Vassar pulled off a 1-0 upset against the No. 10 Red Hawks, marking their fourth victory over ranked opponents since 2013. Montclair outshot Vassar 10-5, but could not get past VC sophomore goalkeeper Paige Amico.
The Brewers have now totaled 350 minutes of shut-out game action. Vassar's senior forward Hayley Beach was strong out of the gate, posting a goal in the fourth minute, giving the Brewers a quick lead that remained untouched.
 
A Look At The Brewers:

• Vassar has not allowed a goal since Kean University's OT victory on September 7—the Brewers haven't allowed a goal in five games, the first time in program history.
• The Brewers have outscored their opponents 32-2 this season to date.
• Freshman Cristina Lopez earned Liberty League Rookie of the Week honors tallying the second-most minutes played by a Brewer, posting two goals, three assists, and seven points for Vassar thus far.
• The strong Brewer defense has held their opponents to .25 goals allowed/game, leading the Liberty League.
• Paige Amico tops the league's goalies with a Save percentage of .913 allowing just 2 goals on 21 saves—this places her at eighth in the nation.
• The Brewers look to snap a 33-game Liberty League road losing-streak.
• Vassar leads the nation in both shutouts per game and goals against average.

 
A Look At The Saints:

• The Saints won three straight before dropping the last two contests at the William Smith Tournament, losing 1-0 to Lebanon Valley and 3-2 to Manhattanville.
• The squad's endurance is unquestionable, having nearly the same number of shots, goals, and saves respectively in the first and second halves.
• Sophomore duo Lucy Stillman and Bailey Sherwin combine for 18 points and eight goals to date.
• Senior Julia Hudson saved 16 shots on goal in the last contest against Lebanon Valley, making this her seventh career game with saves in the double digits.
• SLU's Maggie Whelley leads the conference in defensive saves.
• St. Lawrence's Lucy Stillman is fourth in the conference in goals per game at 0.83 goals/game.

 
Against St. Lawrence University All-Time: The Brewers are 3-15 all-time against the Saints. The Brewers have taken three of the last five after a 13-0 run by St. Lawrence. In 2014, the Saints pulled off a 2-1 OT defeat, just the second OT contest in their 15 years. Since 2010, the Vassar's outscored the Saints just 11-10 after a 56-8 run by St. Lawrence.

Next Up: Vassar will return home to take on the Hawks of Hartwick College next Wednesday. The Hawks will prove to be a tough non-conference opponent, as they currently sit at a record of 6-1. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, September 28^th, with a start time of 4:00 p.m.