The fourth-ranked William Smith soccer team concludes its three-game homestand on Saturday, Sept. 30, when it welcomes 20th-ranked Clarkson University to Cozzens Field. The game is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.
 
The Herons enter the weekend with a record of 5-0-3, and 1-0-2 mark in Liberty League play. William Smith is first in the conference standings with five points. The Herons are coming off a 1-0 win over Ithaca College this past Wednesday. Julia DiMenna headed home the deciding goal against the Bombers in the 85th minute.
 
The Golden Knights are 6-1-2, and 1-1-0 in conference play. They are fourth in the conference standings. Clarkson is looking to bounce back from its first loss of the season last Saturday when they were edged by RIT 1-0.
 
Fans unable to make the trip to Cozzens Field can follow the action with HWS All-Access Video and Live Stats.
 
ABOUT THE HERONS

• William Smith is led offensively by Julia DiMenna. She has four goals and eight points on the season.
• Katrine Berg leads the Herons with four assists, and is second with six points.
• Goalkeeper Kirsten Nelson has played every minute for the Herons. She is 5-0-3 with two shutouts. Nelson has a 0.88 GAA and an .800 save percentage.

 
ABOUT THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS

• Maddie Lopol and Chloe Hodge share the team lead with three goals each.
• Lopol also has a team best two assists to lead the team with eight points.
• Molly DiCarpio has played the majority of the minutes in goal for Clarkson. She has a GAA of 0.27 and a save percentage of .941.

 
SERIES HISTORY

• Saturday's game will be the 36th meeting between the Herons and the Golden Knights.
• William Smith is 35-0-0 all-time against Clarkson, including a 17-0-0 mark in Geneva.
• Last year, William Smith prevailed 2-0 behind goals from Ruth Hotaling and Katrine Berg.