KINGSTON, R.I. -- The Rhode Island women's soccer team closes up regular season play at home this weekend, hosting George Washington Friday Oct. 19 and Charlotte Sunday, Oct. 21. Game times are 7 p.m. and 1 p.m., respectively.
PINK OUT NIGHT
Friday's game will be the team's "Pink Out" night, where fans are encouraged to wear pink in support of breast cancer awareness. Donations will be collected at the entrance to the URI Soccer Complex, and breast cancer survivors will be honored at halftime. On Sunday, URI will hold a pregame ceremony to honor its seniors in the last regular-season game held at the URI Soccer Complex.
THEY SAID IT
Head Coach Michael Needham, on Senior Day
"Sunday is a special day. We celebrate the careers of five great women. They have endured a lot over their time at the University of Rhode Island and have approached every day with the professionalism that I am confident in saying will ensure their success as professional women."
"When I took over two years ago, every one of these players was present at my interview. This alone demonstrated to me their commitment to the success of our program. They have embraced everything that our coaching staff has asked of them and I respect each of them for their unselfishness and dedication to making our soccer program better. Come celebrate with these special people as we take on Charlotte in our final regular season home game this year."
ALL-TIME SERIES
vs. George Washington:
Rhode Island leads the overall series at 12-8-1.
The Rams and Colonials last played at George Washington in 2011. Rhody was victorious, 2-0.
vs. Charlotte:
Charlotte has the advantage in the series, posting a 5-2-0 record over the Rams.
The two teams last met in 2011 with the 49ers taking a win, 2-0.
NOTES
Rhode Island (8-7-1, 1-4-0 A-10):
The Rams split a pair of games last week, winning in overtime at Temple 2-1 on Oct. 12 and losing at Saint Joseph's, 2-0, on Oct. 14… The Rams are 7-4-0 when playing at home this season… Ashley Evangelista leads the Rams with five goals on the year… Chelsea Broghamer and Reilly Lindsey have split time in goal, holding opponents to a combined 1.64 goals against average.
George Washington (4-9-1, 0-5-0 A-10):
The Colonials went 0-2 last weekend, losing 1-0 at La Salle on Oct. 12 and 2-1 in overtime at Fordham on Oct. 14… George Washington is 0-5-0 record when playing on the road… Kristi Abbate and Adriana Moya lead the Colonials with three goals apiece… Keeper Nicole Fasano has a 1.34 goals against average.
Charlotte (10-4-1, 4-1-0 A-10):
The 49ers went 1-1 last weekend, winning at Fordham 3-1 on Oct. 12, and losing at La Salle 2-1 on Oct. 14… Charlotte is holds a 5-2-0 record when playing away… Amanda Jones leads the 49ers in goals with seven and is tied for the lead in assists, with five... Alex Kubrick and Annika McHenry have split time in the net with a combined 0.97 goals against average.
