ST. JOSEPH, Minn. – With two games remaining in the regular season, the College of Saint Benedict soccer team (5-11-0, 3-6-0 MIAC) will host Concordia College (0-9-5, 0-7-2 MIAC) in MIAC play on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 3:30 p.m. at the CSB Soccer Field.

Saturday's contest will serve as Senior Day as the Bennies recognize Grace Fitzgibbons, Addison Stephani, Mary Blaska, and Regan Melz for their contributions to the program. Following the game, CSB will hold a ceremony to honor the four seniors. The CSB Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will also host a Bennie Game Day collection drive benefiting Anna Marie's Alliance.

The matchup carries postseason implications for Saint Benedict, which currently sits eighth in the MIAC standings. The top six teams advance to the conference playoffs, which run Nov. 3–8. CSB enters the weekend with nine points, trailing Macalester and Saint Mary's, both at 11 points. Each conference win is worth three points. After Saturday's home finale, the Bennies will close the regular season at Hamline on Nov. 1.

CSB is looking to bounce back from a 3-1 loss at Saint Mary's last weekend. First-year forward Olivia Smith provided a highlight in that game, scoring her first career goal on a penalty kick in the 71st minute. This season, the Bennies have recorded 20 goals in 16 matches (1.25 per game) while allowing 2.00 goals per game. They average 12.8 shots per game compared to 19.1 by their opponents. Goalkeepers Claire McGrath (2.34 GAA, .763 save percentage) and Rhianna Anya (1.70 GAA, .848 save percentage) have combined for 129 saves.

Senior Addison Stephani leads the team with six goals and 13 points, ranking 12th in the MIAC in total points and tied for 11th in goals. Soli follows with five goals and 12 points, ranking 13th in the conference in scoring.

Scouting Concordia
Under first-year head coach Jared Rice, Concordia is still seeking its first win of the season. The Cobbers average 0.29 goals per game and allow 2.43. Kara Ellis leads the team with one goal and one assist. In their most recent outing, Concordia fell 1-0 at Gustavus on Oct. 22.

Series History
CSB holds a 32-16-0 advantage in the all-time series against Concordia, including a 20-9-0 mark at home. The Cobbers earned a 2-1 victory in the most recent meeting on Oct. 16, 2024. The series dates back to 1984, when Concordia won the inaugural matchup, 2-1.

Program Notes - Kimble leads CSB
Head coach Steve Kimble, now in his 17th season, has guided the Bennies to sustained success, posting a career record of 159-101-35. Under Kimble, CSB has achieved 13 winning seasons, 11 MIAC playoff appearances, and 10 top-four conference finishes.