The William Smith College soccer team moved up to No. 17 in this week's National Soccer Coaches Association of America poll. The Herons also moved up to No. 12 in the D3soccer.com poll this week.
 
William Smith improved to 5-2-0 overall with shutout victories over Fredonia and Pitt-Bradford over the weekend. The Liberty League Offensive Performer of the Week, sophomore Kara Shue, leads the Herons with nine points and five assists. Seniors Madeline Buckley and Krista Longo as well as sophomore Brie Ruane share a team-high with three goals apiece.
 
First-year goalie Nicole McGlinchy has played the most minutes in goal (384:49) and is sporting a 0.47 goals against average and a .818 save percentage. Junior Jackie Doyle has also seen time in goal this season (240:28) and has recorded a 0.75 goals against average and a .714 save percentage.
 
The Herons open Liberty League play hosting St. Lawrence on Cozzens Field on Saturday, Sept. 27. Game time is set for 3 p.m. At halftime, William Smith Athletics will recognize the donors who supported the Heron soccer national championship celebration.
 
The Saints bring a 6-2-0 overall record to Geneva. Kate Stames and Taylor Goldsborough lead the team with nine points and four goals each. Caroline Crandall has posted a team-high four assists. Kelsey West has seen the majority of action in goal and is sporting a 0.90 goals against average and a .741 save percentage.
 
Fans unable to make it to Cozzens Field can follow the action online with Live Stats and All-Access Video.