Newberry, SC - After a pair of non-conference weekend road trips that saw Newberry end with a 3-1 record, the Scarlet and Gray begin their conference slate on Saturday, September 18th as they head to Belmont, NC to take on the Belmont Abbey Crusaders. The match is scheduled to start at noon at Alumni Field on the campus of Belmont Abbey College. The Wolves will then return to South Carolina and will play their home opener the following day against Coker at 4 PM at Setzler Field. 

Storylines

• The Wolves enter the weekend on a three match winning streak as well as a three match shutout streak, the latter being the longest in school history.

• Newberry has averaged just under three goals a match this season, their 2.8 goals per match is good for second in the conference and 8th nationally.

• Heading the Scarlet and Gray's attack is sophomore Lily Drury with three goals. Just behind her is Rachel Crowder and a pair of talented freshmen in Tamsin Bangert and Yasmin De Meyer with three goals apiece.

• Offensively, Newberry ranks first in the conference in assists and shots per game.

• Millie Gallagher leads the team in assists with two and Lily Drury leads the team in shots with 15.

• The Wolves' defense has been just as lethal as their attack, the two goals allowed by Newberry are the fewest allowed in the conference.

• Between the posts, Grace Lee leads the conference in save percentage, goals against average, and shutouts. She is also ranked 2nd nationally in save percentage.

• Newberry also leads the conference and is tied for the national lead with Lindenwood, in defensive saves with five.

• The Crusaders come into the match following a 5-0 loss to top-ranked Shippensburg, their first loss of the season. 

• Offensively, Belmont Abbey averages 2.3 goals per game and is led by Gianna Conti with 5 Goals Scored, tied for top in the conference. 

• Coker, who is coming off of a 3-1 loss to Queens the previous week, are still seeking their first win on the season

• The Cobras won the 2021 Spring SACC Conference Title with a 2-1 overtime win over Queens.

• Junior, Britt Kabo, is responsible for every Coker goal so far on the season.

• After this match, Newberry heads back on the road for a trip to Mount Olive on Wednesday and then will return home to start a 3 match home stand beginning the following Wednesday against Queens.