THIS WEEK
After playing their first five games of the season on the road, the University of Mary women's soccer team plays in front of the home crowd for the first time this season. The Marauders host Augustana Friday, Sept. 21, at 3 pm. The weekend concludes with a visit from Wayne State College on Sunday, Sept. 23, at 1 pm. Both games are set for the MDU Resources Community Bowl.
 
REWIND
UMary had a busy opening week of Northern Sun competition, playing three road games last week. The Marauders suffered a 3-2 loss at Minot State when the Beavers tallied in the closing minutes. A visit to Northern State University resulted in a 1-1 draw on Friday. A frenetic week concluded with a 1-0 win at MSU Moorhead on a hot and windy day.
 
A LOOK BACK
UMary finished the 2017 season with a record of 12-5-1 overall, an increase of eight wins from the previous year. UMary was fifth in the NSIC standings and defeated Minot State 1-0 on the road in the first round of the Northern Sun tournament to advance to the semifinals.

BEK SPORTS BROADCASTING MARAUDERS-WILDCATS GAME SUNDAY
The University of Mary women's soccer game against Wayne State College will be broadcast on BEK Sports across Western North Dakota on Sunday, Sept. 23. Game time is 1 pm. Calling the action for BEK from the MDU Resources Community Bowl is Brandon Kinnard and Brian Rothenberger. View the two Northern Sun tilts on BEK via local cable providers on BEK Sports and on KNDB/KNDM in Western North Dakota. Visit www.beksports.com for local channel assignments and current broadcast schedule. BEK Sports is also available nationally on BEK Now via your ROKU streaming device. Go to www.beknow.tv for more information.
 
GOLDEN TOUCH
Caylin Cathey has the golden touch right now. The senior forward scored all four of the Marauders goals last week over three games. She tallied twice at Minot State, produced the Marauders lone goal in a 1-1 tie at Northern State and had the winning goal in UMary's 1-0 win at MSU Moorhead. For the year the All-NSIC player has five goals in five games to rank second in the NSIC in goals/game at 1.0. She also has one assist on the season and is third in the NSIC in points/game at 2.20. 
 
CLEAN
Freshman goalkeeper Madisyn Waltman posted her first collegiate clean sheet (shutout) in the Marauders 1-0 road win over the Dragons on Sunday. She made seven saves in the game. Waltman, who has started the last four UMary games, is 7^th in the NSIC in goals against average at 1.18.
 
SUFFOCATING
The Marauders defense allows just 8.8 shots per game. By comparison, the UMary offense is taking 15.8 shots/game. Last week the Marauders held Minot State to eight shots (six on frame), Northern State to 10 shots (4) and MSUM to 10 shots (7). 
 
BLASTING AWAY
The Marauders are 6^th among NSIC teams in shots per game at 15.8. Leading the way is senior M Lisa Swärdh, 6^th in the NSIC with 3.0 shots/game. Right behind is Megan Lowery with 2.6/game, 15^th in the league. 
 
NEWCOMERS
A handful of new Marauders have made their first starts for UMary this season. Freshmen Madisyn Waltman and Snædís Daníelsdóttir both have started in goal for the Marauders and earned wins. Malia Brudvik, a defender who transferred from Peninsula College, has started four games and Sidney Burrell, a transfer from Sheridan College, also has a start.
 
MORE NEW FACES
Additionally freshmen Rebekah Bittner and Reegin Kehn also have seen action this year.
 
REINFORCEMENTS
Three Marauders limited by injury last year have returned to the pitch. A sophomore, Patricia Martin was limited to just one game last season returned to see significant time in all five games. Katie Berg and Kacee Bailey, seniors defenders who missed all of last year, also have seen action. Berg has played in three games and started once.
 
SENIOR SALUTE
The Marauders feature five seniors in the starting lineup. Midfielders Caitlin Dooley and Megan Lowery both earned all-conference and all-region honors last season. Forwards Jade Smith and Caylin Cathey received All-Northern Sun honors. The fifth senior is Lisa Swärdh, who already has a goal and an assist on the season.

WELCOME HOME
Wayne State College head coach Joe Cleary is twice a University of Mary graduate and was an assistant coach for both the Marauders men's and women's teams. He also worked with several of the high schools in Bismarck. Cleary joined the Wildcats staff in 2015 as an assistant before taking over as head coach in 2017. 
 
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