Women's Soccer Begins MVC Play Against SIU

• Belmont enters the SIU match up with an overall record of 2-2-4, showing resilience with four draws early in the season.
• The Bruins have scored 6 goals on 64 shots (.094 shot pct.), averaging 0.75 goals per game, while holding opponents to just 7 goals on 96 shots.
• Graduate goalkeeper Sydney Jones has been a difference-maker with 42 total saves and multiple shutouts.
• Offensively, Kaitlyn Elliott leads the Bruins with 2 goals and 4 points, while Ava Labocki adds balance with a goal and an assist.
• Reagan Ross continues to be an attacking presence, leading the team with 11 shots, scoring her first goal last match against Chattanooga, while Meredith Koltz had been a reliable playmaker with 2 assists early in the season.

Series History

• Belmont and Samford will meet for the fifth time in program history.
• In the most recent meeting, the Bruins earned a decisive 3-0 victory at E.S. Rose Park, controlling the match from start to finish.
• The goals were score by three different Bruins Olivia Walker (67'), Laken Wittington (14'), and Reagan Ross (53').

About the Salukis

• Currently 6-1-2 on the season with their latest result being a 0-0 draw against UT Martin on.
• SIU is currently at the top of the MVC standings and will rely on their leading scorers and defensive core to test Belmont's back line.
• The Salukis bring a physical and disciplined approach, making them a tough opponent in close games.

Up Next

• Belmont returns to action Thursday Sept. 25, against Drake with kickoff set to 6:30. This will also be Senior night for the Bruins.

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