The William Smith soccer team returns to the pitch Saturday, Oct. 11, when it begins a three-game road trip in Saratoga Springs, New York, against Skidmore. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. at the Thoroughbreds' Wachenheim Field.
 
William Smith, which is receiving votes in the United Soccer Coaches poll, is 7-2-2 overall, including a 3-1-0 record in Liberty League play. The Herons enter the weekend second in the conference standings with nine points. William Smith has won three straight games, including a 4-2 win over Clarkson on Homecoming and Family Weekend. Senior Ruth Hotaling scored twice on her way to being named the Liberty League Offensive Performer of the Week.
 
Skidmore is 4-2-4 overall with a 2-0-2 mark in conference games. The Thoroughbreds are third in the league standings, one point behind William Smith. Skidmore is coming off back-to-back draws, including a scoreless tie against Rensselaer on Wednesday.
 
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ABOUT THE HERONS

• Hotaling leads the Herons and the Liberty League with nine goals and 19 points.
• Sophomore Grace Metzler has a team-high three assists.
• Seniors Julia Bragg (6g) and Julia Accioly (4g, 2a) have 12 and 10 points, respectively.
• Junior Antonia Goerke has played the majority of the minutes in goal for the Herons. She has a 0.85 GAA and an .830 save percentage. She is 12th in the nation with six shutouts.

 
ABOUT THE THOROUGHBREDS

• Abby Lewis leads Skidmore with five goals and 11 points.
• Ellianna Caporusso has a team-high three points.
• Avery Rogers has played the majority of the minutes in goal for the Thoroughbreds. She has a 1.21 GAA and a .796 save percentage.

 
SERIES HISTORY

• Saturday will be the 40th meeting between the Herons and the Thoroughbreds.
• William Smith leads the all-time series 30-1-8, including an 11-1-4 mark in Saratoga Springs.
• The last three meetings have ended in ties. Last year was a scoreless draw at Skidmore.