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Women's Soccer

Bruins Set to Spark Momentum in Valley Play

Resilient Defense and Strong Offensive Attack will be a Major Emphasis

Belmont (2-3-4) vs Drake (4-3-3)
Thursday, Sept. 25 | 6:30 p.m.
E.S. Rose Park | Nashville, TN

NASHVILLE,Tenn. - - Belmont Women's Soccer returns to E.S. Rose Park to begin a stretch of three straight home matches. The Bruins enter the next stretch of matches aiming to turn close contests into results, leaning on a balanced offensive core and a defense that has been tested but steady.

What's Bruin
  • Ava Labocki has placed 5 of 6 shots on frame (.833), while Whittington and Miller remain reliable shooting options.
  • Offensively, the team has scored seven goals on 71 total shots for a .099 shooting percentage, while opponents have scored nine goals on 117 attempts.
  • Individually, junior forward Kaitlyn Elliott leads the way with two goals and a .250 shooting percentage on eight attempts. Reagan Ross has taken a team-high 13 shots, converting one goal while providing consistent attacking pressure.
  • Midfielders Megan Miller and Meredith Koltz have stepped up as creative forces, each providing two assists to pace the team.
  • On the defensive side, Belmont's goalkeepers have combined for an impressive 52 saves, proving to be a key strength against high-pressure opponents.
Series History
  • Belmont and Drake will meet for the forth time in program history.
  • In the most recent meeting, the Bulldogs defeated the Bruins 0-1 in Des Moine, Iowa. 
  • The Bruins will look to get revenge against the Bulldogs in this upcoming match up and be an even 1-1 in MVC play.
About the Bulldogs
  • Currently 4-3-3 on the season with their latest result being a 5-1 win against Valparasio.
  • Drake is currently ranked third in the MVC with SIU and Evansville right ahead all teams even at 1-0. 
  • The Bulldogs will bring a strong momentum coming into Thursday's match from the decisive win they had against Valpo.
Up Next
  • Belmont returns to action Sunday Sept. 28, against Northern Iowa with kickoff set to 1:00. The Bruins will also be celebrating it's Senior Day. 
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Players Mentioned

Kaitlyn Elliott

#11 Kaitlyn Elliott

F
5' 10"
Sophomore
Alabama FC ECNL
Ava Labocki

#18 Ava Labocki

MF/F
5' 5"
Sophomore
Ohio Premier ECNL
Reagan Ross

#16 Reagan Ross

F
5' 3"
Sophomore
Ohio Premier ECNL
Laken Whittington

#10 Laken Whittington

F
5' 9"
Junior
Midwest United FC
Meredith Koltz

#13 Meredith Koltz

M/F
5' 4"
Freshman
Sting Austin
Megan Miller

#26 Megan Miller

D
5' 9"
Sophomore
Ohio Premier

Players Mentioned

Kaitlyn Elliott

#11 Kaitlyn Elliott

5' 10"
Sophomore
Alabama FC ECNL
F
Ava Labocki

#18 Ava Labocki

5' 5"
Sophomore
Ohio Premier ECNL
MF/F
Reagan Ross

#16 Reagan Ross

5' 3"
Sophomore
Ohio Premier ECNL
F
Laken Whittington

#10 Laken Whittington

5' 9"
Junior
Midwest United FC
F
Meredith Koltz

#13 Meredith Koltz

5' 4"
Freshman
Sting Austin
M/F
Megan Miller

#26 Megan Miller

5' 9"
Sophomore
Ohio Premier
D