The William Smith field hockey team returns home for a non-conference matchup with Oswego State on Tuesday, Oct.13. Action between the Herons and the Lakers is set for 6 p.m. on McCooey Field.
The Herons will also be hosting its annual "Kids Day" on Tuesday and will welcome the local girl scout troop to McCooey Field. The girl scouts will join William Smith for its walk out to midfield for lineups and the National Anthem.
MEDIA COVERAGE:
ABOUT THE HERONS
- William Smith enters the week with a 6-8 record after a 2-1 loss to St. Lawrence on Saturday.
- First-year Abigail Mantione leads William Smith with 19 points on nine goals and one assist. Junior Caroline Kogut follows with 14 points on five goals and four assists while senior Leah Griffith has recorded a team-leading six assists.
- Kogut also leads the team with four defensive saves.
- Sophomore Olivia Terranova has played the majority of minutes in goal for the Herons this season. She is 6-6 with a 1.97 GAA and a .734 save percentage.
ABOUT THE LAKERS
- Oswego brings a 4-7 overall record to Geneva and is coming off a 2-0 loss to Cortland on Saturday.
- Gabby Curtis and Sophia Prianti lead the team with six points on two goals and two assists each.
- Julia Alvey and Addyson Carrier both have one defensive save each.
- Sam Krautheim has played a majority of the minutes in the goal for the Lakers this season. She is 4-7 with a 2.12 GAA and an .815 save percentage.
SERIES SNAPSHOT
- Tuesday will be the 40th meeting between the Herons and the Lakers. William Smith leads the series 34-4-1, including a 21-1 record at home.
- The Herons have won the last 28 meetings against the Lakers. Last season, William Smith defeated Oswego 6-0 in Oswego. Junior Mia Batchelder was credited with the game-winner.
