Haley Neumann UST (9/16/17)
Riley Swenson '18

Women's Soccer Leah Rado, Athletic Media Relations Director

Soccer heads to St. Olaf Saturday

ST. JOSEPH, Minn. – After playing to a double overtime tie with Augsburg Wednesday, the College of Saint Benedict soccer team looks to add another notch in the 'W' column Saturday when it heads to Northfield to take on St. Olaf.
 
The two teams play at 3:30 p.m. at Rolf Mellby Field in a MIAC contest.
 
About the Oles
St. Olaf is 4-3 overall and 2-0 in the MIAC and is coming off a 3-1 loss to UW-Eau Claire. The Oles have conference wins against Bethel and Saint Mary's so far this season. Mackenzie Schoustra leads the team with nine points on four goals and one assist, and Kaylyn Billmeyer also has two goals to her name. Brynne Davis has seen the majority of the time in net and has a 1.83 goals-against average and 20 saves.
 
Last Year
CSB lost 1-0 to the Oles in the final game of the season in 2016. St. Olaf scored in the 21st minute and Saint Benedict was never able to answer. CSB held an 11-7 edge in total shots, including a 4-2 margin in shots on goal.
 
Who to Watch
First year Megan Thompson is still tied for third in the MIAC with six goals, and she is fourth with 13 points. Junior Jane Koch is second in the MIAC with four assists. First year Maren Noble and sophomore Sydney Sherek each scored the first goals of their careers Wednesday against Augsburg. In net, Kendall Koenen leads the league with 37 total saves. She is 5-1-1 with a .804 save percentage.
 
The Storyline
The MIAC is wide open this year, so every game is a big game for CSB. After tying Augsburg Wednesday, the team looks to get back on track with a win Saturday in Northfield. After Saturday's game, CSB doesn't play again until Saturday, Sept. 30, so a win would also help give Saint Benedict some momentum heading into a week of practice.
 
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Players Mentioned

Jane Koch

#15 Jane Koch

F
5' 6"
Junior
Minneapolis United
Kendall Koenen

#1 Kendall Koenen

GK
5' 6"
Sophomore
Eden Prairie SA
Sydney Sherek

#12 Sydney Sherek

D
5' 5"
Sophomore
Minnesota Thunder Academy
Maren Noble

#8 Maren Noble

M
5' 9"
First Year
Maplebrook
Megan Thompson

#11 Megan Thompson

F
5' 4"
First Year
South St. Paul

Players Mentioned

Jane Koch

#15 Jane Koch

5' 6"
Junior
Minneapolis United
F
Kendall Koenen

#1 Kendall Koenen

5' 6"
Sophomore
Eden Prairie SA
GK
Sydney Sherek

#12 Sydney Sherek

5' 5"
Sophomore
Minnesota Thunder Academy
D
Maren Noble

#8 Maren Noble

5' 9"
First Year
Maplebrook
M
Megan Thompson

#11 Megan Thompson

5' 4"
First Year
South St. Paul
F