University of New Hampshire Athletics
Sunday, October 30
Albany, NY
4 PM
University of New Hampshire
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University at Albany
America East Semifinals Next at Albany (Oct. 30; 4 PM)
10/29/2016 3:34:00 PM | Women's Soccer
DURHAM, N.H. – The No. 4 University of New Hampshire women's soccer team travels to No. 1 University at Albany in the America East semifinal matchup on Sunday Oct. 30 (4 PM) at Bob Ford Field.
Playoff Facts
Last time the 'Cats and Great Danes met in the America East tournament was in 2010 when the Danes won 2-1 at home. This will be the second time in program history that UNH will play the Great Danes in the playoffs.
This is the third consecutive year the Wildcats earned a spot in the postseason. UNH has qualified for the AE Tournament in 14 of the last 15 seasons, dating back to 2001.
This is the 10th time UNH will play in the America East semifinals going back to 1994. The most recent was in the championship year of 2014, before that – 2007.
Conference Honors
Brooke Murphy (Monson, Mass.): Striker of the Year, All-Conference First Team
Mimi Borkan (Medfield, Mass.): All-Conference Second Team, All-Academic Team
Kendra Prince (Ajax, Ontario): All-Conference First Team
Liz Lane (Porter, Maine): All-Rookie Team
Caroline Wysocki (Agawam, Mass.): All-Rookie Team
New Hampshire (7-8-3, 3-4-1 AE)
Last time out: The 'Cats started strong in the America East tournament with a 1-0 win against Maine. Senior Co-Captain Lilly Radack (Madbury, N.H.) scored her first career goal that turned out to be the game winner. The 'Cats played strong team defense only allowing the Black Bears to get off three shots and one on net. Senior Borkan made the save in the 83rd minute and earned her fifth shutout of the season.
Who to look for: Murphy leads the team in shots (65), goals (11) and total points (25). She holds the top mark in the America East for goals and is second in shots. Borkan holds the number three spot in America East with a .829 save percentage this season and is second in saves with 97.
Albany (9-7-1, 6-1-1 AE)
Last time out: The Great Danes defeated UMBC 2-0 in their regular season finale. Redshirt junior Kiana Rugar started the scoring for the Great Danes and senior Alexa Schneider added the insurance goal. Sophomore Caroline Kopp, sophomore Mariah Williams, and freshman Meghan Cavanaugh each added an assist. Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Chloe Borasky made five saves. As the one seed, the Great Danes earned a bye in the first round of the tournament.
Who to look for: Cavanaugh and Schneider top the Danes in points with 12 (4 goals, 4 assist). Rugar is right behind with 11 (4 goals, 3 assist). Kopp leads the team with 6 assist. Borasky is fifth in the America East with a .825 save percentage and 4 shutouts. Her 0.910 goals against average ranks third in the America East.
Series Info
The 'Cats hold a 10-6-1 record over the Great Danes, however the Great Danes came out on top in the previous meeting 2-1 in overtime at Albany.
America East Rankings
Shots: Brooke Murphy – 65 (2nd)
Shots per game: Brooke Murphy – 4.06 (2nd) – 30th in the NCAA
Points: Brooke Murphy – 25 (1st)
Points per game: Brooke Murphy – 1.56 (1st) – Tied for 38th in the NCAA
Goals: Brooke Murphy – 11 (1st) – Tied for 28th in the NCAA
Goals per game: Brooke Murphy – 0.69 (1st) – Tied for 25th in the NCAA
Saves: Mimi Borkan – 97 (2nd) – Tied 24th in the NCAA
Saves per game: Mimi Borkan – 5.39 (3rd)
Save percentage: Mimi Borkan – 0.829 (3rd)
Shutouts: Mimi Borkan - 5 (4th)
For the most up-to-date information on the women's soccer team, visit UNHWildcats.com.
Playoff Facts
Last time the 'Cats and Great Danes met in the America East tournament was in 2010 when the Danes won 2-1 at home. This will be the second time in program history that UNH will play the Great Danes in the playoffs.
This is the third consecutive year the Wildcats earned a spot in the postseason. UNH has qualified for the AE Tournament in 14 of the last 15 seasons, dating back to 2001.
This is the 10th time UNH will play in the America East semifinals going back to 1994. The most recent was in the championship year of 2014, before that – 2007.
Conference Honors
Brooke Murphy (Monson, Mass.): Striker of the Year, All-Conference First Team
Mimi Borkan (Medfield, Mass.): All-Conference Second Team, All-Academic Team
Kendra Prince (Ajax, Ontario): All-Conference First Team
Liz Lane (Porter, Maine): All-Rookie Team
Caroline Wysocki (Agawam, Mass.): All-Rookie Team
New Hampshire (7-8-3, 3-4-1 AE)
Last time out: The 'Cats started strong in the America East tournament with a 1-0 win against Maine. Senior Co-Captain Lilly Radack (Madbury, N.H.) scored her first career goal that turned out to be the game winner. The 'Cats played strong team defense only allowing the Black Bears to get off three shots and one on net. Senior Borkan made the save in the 83rd minute and earned her fifth shutout of the season.
Who to look for: Murphy leads the team in shots (65), goals (11) and total points (25). She holds the top mark in the America East for goals and is second in shots. Borkan holds the number three spot in America East with a .829 save percentage this season and is second in saves with 97.
Albany (9-7-1, 6-1-1 AE)
Last time out: The Great Danes defeated UMBC 2-0 in their regular season finale. Redshirt junior Kiana Rugar started the scoring for the Great Danes and senior Alexa Schneider added the insurance goal. Sophomore Caroline Kopp, sophomore Mariah Williams, and freshman Meghan Cavanaugh each added an assist. Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Chloe Borasky made five saves. As the one seed, the Great Danes earned a bye in the first round of the tournament.
Who to look for: Cavanaugh and Schneider top the Danes in points with 12 (4 goals, 4 assist). Rugar is right behind with 11 (4 goals, 3 assist). Kopp leads the team with 6 assist. Borasky is fifth in the America East with a .825 save percentage and 4 shutouts. Her 0.910 goals against average ranks third in the America East.
Series Info
The 'Cats hold a 10-6-1 record over the Great Danes, however the Great Danes came out on top in the previous meeting 2-1 in overtime at Albany.
America East Rankings
Shots: Brooke Murphy – 65 (2nd)
Shots per game: Brooke Murphy – 4.06 (2nd) – 30th in the NCAA
Points: Brooke Murphy – 25 (1st)
Points per game: Brooke Murphy – 1.56 (1st) – Tied for 38th in the NCAA
Goals: Brooke Murphy – 11 (1st) – Tied for 28th in the NCAA
Goals per game: Brooke Murphy – 0.69 (1st) – Tied for 25th in the NCAA
Saves: Mimi Borkan – 97 (2nd) – Tied 24th in the NCAA
Saves per game: Mimi Borkan – 5.39 (3rd)
Save percentage: Mimi Borkan – 0.829 (3rd)
Shutouts: Mimi Borkan - 5 (4th)
For the most up-to-date information on the women's soccer team, visit UNHWildcats.com.
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