The seventh-ranked William Smith College soccer team will be back in action on Sunday, Sept. 10 when it welcomes the University of Rochester to Cozzens Field for a non-conference contest. The match is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.
 
The Herons are 3-0-0 to start the season after rallying to defeat Geneseo 2-1 on Wednesday. Senior Ava Ruppersberger scored both goals for William Smith. Senior Kirsten Nelson made five saves in the win.
 
The Yellowjackets are also 3-0-0 and defeated Alfred 4-0 on Thursday afternoon. Mia McGinty had three assists for Rochester against the Saxons.
 
Fans unable to make the trip to Cozzens Field can follow the action with HWS All-Access Video and Live Stats.
 
ABOUT THE HERONS:

• Following the two-goal performance against Geneseo, Ruppersberger leads the team with two goals and five points.
• She is one of three Herons with an assist on the season.
• Kirsten Nelson has played every minute in goal. She is 3-0-0 with a 0.67 GAA and a .882 save percentage.

 
ABOUT THE YELLOWJACKETS

• Claire Grover leads Rochester with four goals.
• McGinty has a team-high four assists on the year.
• Grace Kuropatkin has played a majority of the minutes in goal. She is 3-0-0 with 0.00 GAA and a 1.000 save percentage.

 
SERIES HISTORY

• Sunday will be the 50th meeting between the Herons and the Yellowjackets.
• William Smith leads the all-time series 24-17-8, with a 13-8-2 record in Geneva.
• The previous two meetings between the teams have ended in 0-0 ties.