Matchday Information –  Butler at Villanova
DATE:                          Thursday, October 5 / 3PM
LOCATION:                 Villanova, Pa. / Higgins Soccer Complex
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Full Notes

The Butler women's soccer team looks to remain unbeaten in conference competition as it travels to Villanova for an afternoon kickoff on Thursday. The Bulldogs (5-4-3, 1-0-2 BIG EAST) are coming off a 1-1 draw with Providence, while the Wildcats (4-2-5, 1-2-0 BIG EAST) most recently lost 2-0 at St. John's.

Bulldog Bits
            (as of 10/2/23)

• With seven goals, Norah Jacomen ranks second in the BIG EAST and 39th nationally. Her 15 offensive points rank third in the conference (75th), and her shot accuracy (.560) ranks third (71st).
• Alexei Whittaker's four goals rank eighth in the BIG EAST.
• Talia Sommer's four assists rank second in the BIG EAST and her four goals rank eighth. Her two game-winning goals rank third in the conference (70th nationally) and her 12 total points rank fourth.
  
  vs. Providence
• Caitlin O'Malley's goal was her first of the season and the second of her career.
• Abigail Isger's assist was her third of the season and the 17th of her career.
• Eight Bulldogs registered at least one shot, with Arianna Jalics, Talia Sommer, and Becky Dean each producing a pair.
   

The Matchup
SERIES RECORD: Butler leads, 6-4-1
PREVIOUS MEETING: Oct. 6, 2022 - Indianapolis - Butler 1, Villanova 0

• Butler has won six of the last seven matches, dating to 2015. The sides battled to a 1-1 (2OT) draw in 2019.
• Villanova's most recent win was a 1-0 victory in Indianapolis in 2014.
• Villanova won each of the first four matches of the series, from 2001 - 2014.
   

Scouting Villanova

• Previous match: at St. John's  L, 0-2
• In addition to St. John's, Villanova lost to No. 24 Xavier (0-1). The Wildcats defeated Seton Hall (2-1) and tied West Virginia (0-0).
  
  Individual Statistics
• Offensive standouts for Villanova include:
  #21 Makayla Stadler (5g)
  #34 Jackie Richards (4g, 1a)
  #7 Maddie Fried (2g, 1a)
  #27 Megan Donnelly (4a)
• #30 Payton Woodward (4-2-5) has started all 11 matches in goal for the Wildcats. She has allowed eight goals (.73 GAA) and made 26 saves (.765 SV%) while producing four shutouts.