THIS WEEK
After a couple weeks on the road the University of Mary women's soccer team opens a 4-game home stand this weekend.
 
The Marauder open the weekend with a visit from Bemidji State University on Friday, Oct. 13, in the Annette Pierce Kick Cancer match. Game time is 3 pm at the Sanford Sports Complex, which is adjacent to Legacy High School (PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE).
 
On Sunday, October 15, the Marauders return to the MDU Resources Community Bowl to face the University of Minnesota Crookston. The Alumni Appreciation match is slated for 1 pm.
 
LOCATION CHANGE FOR OCTOBER 13 UMARY MEETING WITH BEMIDJI STATE
The Marauders will play two home games this season at the Sanford Sports Complex, which is adjacent to Legacy High School in Bismarck, ND. The first meeting is October 13 at 3 pm against Bemidji State University… The Marauders will also play at the Sanford Sports Complex on Sunday, October 22, against Winona State University… All other Marauders home soccer games are played at the MDU Resources Community Bowl.
 
ANNETTE PIERCE KICK CANCER MEMORIAL GAME SET FOR FRIDAY
Aiming to "Kick Out Cancer" by raising awareness of the importance of early detection and risk reduction while also honoring cancer fighters, survivors, and those who have lost their lives, the University of Mary women's soccer team hosts Bemidji State University in the Annette Pierce Kick Cancer Memorial Game on Friday, October 13. Game time is 3 pm at the Sanford Sports Complex. Friday's game honors the memory of Annette Pierce, mother of former Marauders defender Cassidy Pierce. A faithful and loyal Marauders fan, Annette passed away from cancer in June 2022. Cassidy was an all-conference player and team captain for the Marauders and completed her eligibility after the 2021 season.
 
MARAUDERS PAST SEASON MIDPOINT
The Marauders opened the second half of the season last weekend at the University of Minnesota Duluth. UMary now has seven regular season games remaining with 11 in the books.
 
RECORDS
The Marauders are 2-6-3 overall and 1-3-1 in the Northern Sun… The Beavers are 7-0-4 and 5-0-2 in the NSIC (4^h)… The Golden Eagles are 0-11 and 0-7 in the NSIC (15^th). 
 
LAST WEEK
The Marauders opened the weekend with a 1-1 draw at Minnesota Duluth. Rio Spruenken scored off an assist by Ava Vizener and Molly Fischer had six saves… UMary scored first on a goal by Vizenor off a Mo Malone assist but NSIC-leading St. Cloud State rallied for a 2-1 win over the visiting Marauders.
 
CREATING CHAOS
Ava Vizenor played a key role in the Marauders attack last weekend. In her third season as a starter, the junior from Big Lake, MN, picked up her first collegiate assist and goal. Moved to the midfield this season after two years on the back line, Vizenor provided the helping hand on the Marauders lone goal in a 1-1 draw at Minnesota Duluth. Two days later she scores her first career goal on a header off a Mo Malone corner kick.   
 
MORE MO
Team co-captain Mo Malone has played a key role in the Marauders attack this season. The all-conference performer bent home a corner kick in a 1-0 UMary win over visiting MSU Moorhead in non-conference action. She has also posted a team-leading three assists, with all coming in the last four games. The defensive midfielder has also played a key role in the Marauders posting four shutouts and allowing just a goal a game… Malone has one goal and three assists for a team-leading five points. She is 4^th in the NSIC with three assists and a .273 assist average/game.
 
 
 
RANKED
The Marauders have played three teams who are ranked in the current United Soccer Coaches Top 25 poll. Central Missouri is #8 (#18 when played UMary), Minnesota State is #15 (#5) and Grand Valley State is #9 (unranked). The three national powerhouses all qualified for the NCAA tournament last year. UMary played both Grand Valley and Central Missouri in non-conference matches hosted by Minnesota State in Mankato, MN, before hosting Minnesota State last week in a Northern Sun game. Additionally UMary faced St. Cloud State when the Huskies were getting votes. Also the Marauders Friday foe – Bemidji State – is receiving votes.
 
BLASTS BY BURKE
MaLiah Burke is the Marauders leader in goals (2) and tied with Mo Malone for the points (5) lead.
 
GO GO GARDNER
Olivia Gardner leads the Marauders in creating scoring opportunities. She paces the squad in shots attempted (25) and on frame (10). She has been hard for defenders to keep pace with since the start of NSIC play, launching eight shots in a draw with MSU Moorhead and seven in a win over SMSU. Snakebit, the sophomore hit the frame at least five times in the last four games. Gardner is 3^rd in the NSIC at 2.83 shots/game.
 
1-2-3-4
Molly Fischer has posted four clean sheets in nine outings this season to rank 34^th in the nation in shutouts. In the NSIC Fischer is 7^th in shutouts per game at 0.444. Fischer is 56^th nationally in goalkeeper minutes played (810).
 
1-2-3-4-5
The Marauders have qualified for postseason play five straight seasons and are projected to make it six. UMary is picked to finish 5th in the 2023 Northern Sun preseason poll. Last season the Marauders tied for sixth in the NSIC, forging a mark of 10-5-4 overall and 7-4-4 in conference action. 
 
FOLLOWING THE MARAUDERS
Visit www.GoUMary.com/coverage for links to webcasts and live stats for all Marauders sports.
 
29th SEASON OF MARAUDERS SOCCER
This is the 29th season of University of Mary women's soccer. The Marauders took to the pitch for the first time in 1995.
 
TICKETS
Tickets for Marauders home games are available online at www.umarytickets.com or via the HomeTown Fan App for iOS and Android mobile devices.
 
2023-24 MARAUDERS TICKETING FAQs

• Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets online at www.umarytickets.com or via the HomeTown
• Fan App for iOS and Android mobile devices
• Save money by purchasing tickets online
• $5 discount (minus fees) on tickets purchased online vs. purchases at the gate
• Tickets purchased at the gate are CASH ONLY transactions
• ATMs are located near the main ticketing gates for Marauders home game
• Debit and credit card purchases are online only at www.umarytickets.com or via the HomeTown Fan App
• UMary students and faculty and staff with their MCard are admitted FREE
• Youth 12 and younger with an adult are admitted FREE
• Any youth 12 and under unaccompanied by an adult are charged a $5 admission fee at the gate (cash only)
• All ticket sales are FINAL at time of purchase, whether online or at the gate

 
MARAUDERS HOME GAME TICKET PRICES | Soccer, basketball, hockey, track & field, volleyball and wrestling tickets

• Adults | $10 + fees online and $15 (CASH ONLY) at the gate
• Seniors (65+) and youth 13-18 | $5 + fees online and $10 (CASH ONLY) at the gate
• Children 12 and under accompanied by an adult | Free
• Children 12 and under with no adult present| $5

 
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