POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (September 21, 2017) – The Vassar women's soccer team kicks off Liberty League play with RIT on Saturday on Gordon Field at 3:00 p.m.

Game Details
Opponent: Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) (6-1-0)
Links: (RIT Homepage) (Roster) (Stats) (Schedule)
Site: Poughkeepsie, NY
Facility: Gordon Field
Date: September 23, 2017
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Game Coverage: (Live Stats) (Video)
 
Last Time Out: The Vassar women's soccer team pushed their winning streak to four straight games after a 6-0 home victory over New Paltz on Tuesday afternoon. It was a second half explosion for the Brewers scoring all six goals in the second 45 minutes, including a hat trick by Savannah Cutler. Junior Audrey Pillsbury knocked in pair of goals, while two-time reigning Liberty League Rookie of the Week Ashley Ferry tallied a goal and an assist. Ally Thayer, Sara Seper, and Hannah Daley all contributed an assist as well.
 

A Look At The Brewers (4-2-1)

• During Vassar's four-game winning streak, the Brewers have outscored their opponents 19-1.
• Freshman Ashley Ferry ranks in the top three in the Liberty League in goals (5), assists (6), and points (16).
• The Brewers have been a stronger second half team this season with eight more goals, 22 more shots, and nine more corners than in the first half.
• Junior forward Audrey Pillsbury is starting to find the net, scoring two goals in the Brewers last outing.
• The Vassar freshmen class has had an immediate impact on this team with 9 goals and 12 assists offensively to go along with all the production Fiona Walsh has had in goal.
• Junior Sara Seper has been a workhorse and leader in the midfield as she has registered 539 minutes this season while also contributing offensively to the tune of three assists.
• Vassar saw the return of sophomore Savannah Cutler who netted a hat trick in her first game back from injury for the Brewers.
• Senior Amanda McFarland has been a strong presence in the midfield for the Brewers with two goals and an assist on the season to go along with the leadership and poise she brings to the rest of the roster.

 
A Look At The Tigers (6-1-0)

• RIT has won three in a row including a win over nationally ranked No. 24 Nazareth College.
• The Tigers have been strong offensively averaging 13.3 shots a game resulting in 1.71 goals per game.
• RIT's standout offensive player sophomore Mia White, leads her team in goals (4) and points (8).
• Other offensive threats for the Tigers include Riley Yankowich (3 goals), Elena Wolfe (2g, 1a), and Emily Thiel (5a).
• RIT only has six players who have started all six games.
• Senior goalie Kelly Rogers has started all seven games for the Tigers while recording a .870 save percentage with 20 saves.

Against RIT All-Time: The Brewers are 5-4-2 all-time against the Tigers dating back to 1990. Three out of the last four contests have gone into at least one overtime. Vassar won their outing last season, 1-0.
 
Up Next: Vassar will continue Liberty League play and take on the Raptors of Bard College on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in Annandale-On-Hudson, New York.