NON-CONFERENCE FINALE ON SUNDAY – Saint Louis women's soccer (1-7-1) concludes the non-conference portion of its schedule Sunday, Sept. 22, against Iowa State (5-4). The Billikens and Cyclones get under way at noon at Robert R. Hermann Stadium.
TICKET INFORMATION – Tickets for all women's soccer home games at Robert R. Hermann Stadium can be purchased at the gate, by phone at (314) 977-4SLU or online at www.slubillikens.com. Prices for single-game tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth. Groups of 20 or more receive discounted tickets for $4 apiece. Season tickets are $70 for adults and $40 for youth (ages 3-12). Students with a valid SLU ID card receive free admission.
FOLLOWING THE ACTION – Free live statistics and a live video stream are available for Sunday's SLU-Iowa State game. The links may be found in the schedule boxes located just below the main photo on www.SLUBillikens.com. Live stats also may be accessed by visiting slu.statbroadcast.com or, on your mobile device, slustats.com.
ABOUT THE BILLIKENS – Senior midfielder Jenny Hummert and junior defender Maddy Bush lead Saint Louis with two goals apiece. Senior defender Jessie Jarrett, sophomore forward Livi Logan-Wood and freshman forward Cristina Rodriguez have a goal and an assist each. Sophomore midfielder Jamei Borges has two assists, while freshman midfielder Tori Marshall owns one helper.
LAST TIME OUT – UT Martin scored in the 83rd minute and edged Saint Louis 1-0 Sept. 20 at Hermann Stadium.
HEAD COACH KATIE SHIELDS – Katie Shields is in her first season as the Billikens' head coach after serving as a SLU assistant coach last year. Shields is joined on the sideline by four newcomers to the staff – assistant coaches Scott Gloden and Vince Gentile, volunteer assistant Anne Gloden and senior graduate manager Maggie Baumann.
SCOUTING IOWA STATE – Following a 3-0 start, the Cyclones had lost four of five matches prior to Friday night's 2-0 victory over Northern Iowa. Among the returning players from last year's 10-10 team is senior forward Jennifer Dominguez, a second-team All-Conference choice whose 14 goals in 2012 tied for the Big 12 lead. This season, Dominguez carries a team-high 10 points (4G, 2A). Freshman forward Koree Willer and senior midfielder Erin Green have three goals apiece, while senior goalkeeper Maddie Jobe checks in with a 1.56 goals against average and a .731 save percentage.
THE IOWA STATE SERIES – The Billikens and Cyclones are meeting for the first time.
UP NEXT – The Billikens open Atlantic 10 Conference play at home Friday, Sept. 27, as St. Bonaventure visits Hermann Stadium for a 7 p.m. first whistle.
