DePaul University Athletics
Thursday, October 3
Villanova, Pa.
3:00 P.M. CT
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at
Villanova
Blue Demons Visit Villanova in BIG EAST Showdown
10/2/2024 5:00:00 PM | WOMEN'S SOCCER
DePaul travels to Pennsylvania to take on Wildcats
VILLANOVA, Pa. – DePaul women's soccer hits the road to take on Villanova on Thursday, Oct. 3, in its third BIG EAST Conference match this season. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. CT at Higgins Soccer Complex, with live streaming available on the BIG EAST Digital Network/FloSports and live stats on StatBroadcast.
After going unbeaten in four of its last five matches and securing three shutouts in that stretch, DePaul (2-5-3, 0-1-1 BIG EAST) looks to continue its strong form in conference play. Last time out, the Blue Demons drew with BIG EAST Preseason No. 4 Butler, shutting out the Bulldogs for the third time this season and outshooting them 9-2 in the second half, tying DePaul's largest margin this year.
Villanova (4-5-2, 1-1-1 BIG EAST) enters Thursday's match following a 3-0 loss to then-No. 21 Xavier on Sunday, Sept. 29. The Wildcats have managed just one win in their last seven matches, a 2-0 victory over Creighton on Thursday, Sept. 26. Lauren Belcuore and Gabby Koluch each scored in that win, with Susanna Soderman adding her team-high third assist of the season.
DePaul DeBrief
Wildcat Watch
Series History
UP NEXT
DePaul returns to Lincoln Park, Sunday, Oct. 6 for a matchup featuring Marquette at 1 p.m. CT. Be sure to join the Blue Demons as they honor DePaul Women's Soccer alumni at halftime.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Women's Soccer, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on Facebook, Instagram, X.
TICKET INFORMATION
Join DePaul Women's Soccer at Wish Field this fall! Blue Demon Soccer Supporter Memberships are on sale now, which include access to all regular season men's and women's home matches at Wish Field! Single-game tickets can be purchased at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets.
After going unbeaten in four of its last five matches and securing three shutouts in that stretch, DePaul (2-5-3, 0-1-1 BIG EAST) looks to continue its strong form in conference play. Last time out, the Blue Demons drew with BIG EAST Preseason No. 4 Butler, shutting out the Bulldogs for the third time this season and outshooting them 9-2 in the second half, tying DePaul's largest margin this year.
Villanova (4-5-2, 1-1-1 BIG EAST) enters Thursday's match following a 3-0 loss to then-No. 21 Xavier on Sunday, Sept. 29. The Wildcats have managed just one win in their last seven matches, a 2-0 victory over Creighton on Thursday, Sept. 26. Lauren Belcuore and Gabby Koluch each scored in that win, with Susanna Soderman adding her team-high third assist of the season.
DePaul DeBrief
- The Blue Demons are unbeaten in four of their last five matches, with wins over UIC and Lindenwood.
- In their last match, DePaul outshot Butler 11-7 in a draw.
- Junior Briley Hill recorded her team-high 15th shot attempt.
- Elena Milam notched her 34th save and fourth shutout of the season, the eighth of her career.
- Milam is tied for second in the BIG EAST in saves and ranks third with four shutouts.
- Milam earned her third BIG EAST Weekly Award in the last four weeks on Monday, Sept. 16.
- Sophomore Lea Eisenring leads the team with two assists.
Wildcat Watch
- Samar Azem enters her third season as Villanova's head coach.
- Villanova was picked ninth in the BIG EAST Conference preseason poll.
- The Wildcats finished the 2023 season with a 4-7-7 record, securing one conference victory over Seton Hall.
- Five Wildcats have earned BIG EAST weekly honors: Morgan Kotch, Madison Shumate, Olivia Neal (3x), Hannah Dickinson (3x), and Ire Omotayo.
- Junior goalkeeper Hannah Dickinson leads the BIG EAST with 54 saves and has recorded two double-digit save performances this season.
- Madison Shumate leads the Wildcats with three goals and ranks second with 16 shot attempts.
- Senior Susanna Soderman leads Villanova with three assists.
Series History
- DePaul and Villanova are tied in the all-time series at 10-10-1, dating back to October 2005.
- The Blue Demons won eight consecutive matches against the Wildcats from 2012 to 2018.
- In their last meeting, DePaul defeated Villanova 1-0 on Oct. 22, 2023, at Wish Field.
UP NEXT
DePaul returns to Lincoln Park, Sunday, Oct. 6 for a matchup featuring Marquette at 1 p.m. CT. Be sure to join the Blue Demons as they honor DePaul Women's Soccer alumni at halftime.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Women's Soccer, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on Facebook, Instagram, X.
TICKET INFORMATION
Join DePaul Women's Soccer at Wish Field this fall! Blue Demon Soccer Supporter Memberships are on sale now, which include access to all regular season men's and women's home matches at Wish Field! Single-game tickets can be purchased at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets.
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