Women's Soccer Hosts Preseason No. 4 Ranked WashU In Season Opener

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University women’s soccer team opens its 2021 campaign at home when they’ll take on preseason No. 4 ranked WashU.

Photo credit: Mike Beers
Photo credit: Mike Beers
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September 2, 2021

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University women's soccer team opens its 2021 campaign at home when they'll take on preseason No. 4 ranked WashU.

No. 4 WashU (0-0) vs. Fontbonne (0-0)

When: September 4th, 2021

Location: Centene Stadium

Time: 7 p.m.

Live Video: HERE

Live Stats: HERE

Game Notes: HERE

 

Fontbonne Notables

  • The Griffins are coming off an 11-1 (9-0 SLIAC) 2020-21 season where they advanced to the SLIAC Championship.
  • The team had 10 players earn All-Conference, including a program and SLIAC record six make First Team.
  • This year, all 10 All-Conference players are back and the Griffins were picked to finish first in the SLIAC Preseason Poll.
  • Offensively, the Griffins scored 45 goals a season ago led by the reigning SLIAC Player of the Year, Molly Kovarik.
  • The Festus, Mo., native, tallied 10 goals giving her 36 in her career. She needs 13 more to become the all-time leader at Fontbonne.
  • Krystal Kohenskey also returns after totaling seven goals and tying for first in the nation with 13 assists.
  • Caitlyn Smith finished with six goals, while Caroline Neal and Kierstyn Weaver finished with five each.
  • In net, the SLIAC Defensive Player of the Year, Mary Beers, returns after setting a single season record with a .26 goals against average in 2020-21.
  • Six newcomers in Rachel Harris, Jordan Owens, Elizabeth Modrusic, Katie Leeker, Alyson Carroll, and Mia Biermann look to make an impact this year.

 

About Fontbonne University

Fontbonne University is a private, Catholic liberal arts university located in St. Louis, committed to a transformative education and inspiring students to become global citizens who think critically, act ethically and serve responsibly. The university, founded in 1923, is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. For more information, visit www.fontbonne.edu.

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