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.Â
- 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.Â
- 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.Â
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