Sept. 4, 2008

By: Bryce Weymouth, Sport Information Assistant

Cape Girardeau, Mo. - (Thursday, September 4, 2008)  The Redhawks women's soccer team will battle the Black Knights of Army at Robert R. Hermann Stadium on Sunday, September 7th at 11:00 a.m. in the Toys for Tots Tournament hosted by Saint Louis University. The Redhawks dropped their season opener 1-0 last Friday against in-state rival Missouri State.

In that game against the rival Bears the Redhawks were held to just one shot on goal as they dropped their third straight match-up against the Bears.

Ashley Runion and Megan McGrath led the way for the Redhawks (0-1) with two shots a piece. Jessica Beckham (0-1) leads the Redhawks in goal with three saves this season and a .750 save percentage.

Scouting the Black Knights

Army comes into Sunday's matchup with a 2-1 record after defeating Sacred Heart in double overtime and losing to Saint Louis last week in BAE Systems Fall Classic. The Black Knights open the Toys for Tots tournament on Friday against Missouri State.

Offensively the Black Knights are led by Dymon Washington, who leads the team with four points, including one goal and two assists. Deanna Clegg chips in with a goal of her own for two points.

Defensively the Black Knights are led by goalie Alex Lostetter. Lostetter has a record of 1-1 allowing two goals on the season for a 1.33 goals against average. Lostetter has made five saves this season.

This will be the first ever match-up between the Redhawks and the Black Knights. The Redhawks will be back home Friday, September 12 to play SIU Edwardsville.