The Gannon women's soccer team will look to stay unbeaten in the PSAC West on Saturday afternoon as the Golden Knights host California (PA) at McConnell Family Stadium.
Coach
Colin Petersen's team is coming off a crucial 2-1 win over rival Mercyhurst. The Knights are 5-1-2 overall and own a 4-0-2 PSAC West record. They have not lost since the season opener as they have gone 5-0-2 since that game.
Cal enters the game with a 1-4-2 overall record and 1-3-2 conference mark. The Vulcans have struggled offensively with three goals in seven games and have not scored more than one goal in any game.
Gannon, meanwhile, has scored 15 goals in eight games and has recorded at least one goal in every game.
Here's a look at the California-Gannon matchup:
Saturday's game: Cal at Gannon, 3 p.m., McConnell Family Stadium
Last year: Gannon swept Cal by scores of 2-0 and 3-0.
All-time series: Gannon has an 18-12-1 record against California.
Coaches:
Gannon: Colin Petersen, 23rd season (178-154-34)
California: Pete Curtis, 5th season (9-43-6)
Leading scorers:
Gannon:
Ella Fadale (Brockport, N.Y.) 9 points (4 goals, 1 assist)
Sarah Fails (Girard, Pa./Villa Maria) (Girard, Pa./Villa Maria) 9 points (3 goals, 3 assists)
Logan Nicklas (Allison Park, Pa./Hampton) 5 points (2 goals, 1 assist)
Leah Bermudez (Milton, Ontario/Jean Vanier Catholic) 4 points (2 goals)
Sammie Dales (Conneautville, Pa./Homeschool) 4 points (1 goal, 2 assists)
California:
Juliana Cruz 2 points (1 goal)
Elisabeth Engle 2 points (1 goal)
Lindsie Galbreath 2 points (1 goal)
Adrianna Marina 2 points (2 assists)
Leading goalies:
Gannon: Kennedy Solymosi (Eastlake, Ohio/Lake Catholic) 3-1-2 record, 31 saves, 1.21 goals-against average, .816 save percentage
California: Emily Ouimet 1-3-2 record, 27 saves, 1.00 goals-against average, .818 save percentage