THE MATCHUP: Mount Holyoke entertains nationally ranked Union College Wednesday evening (7:00 p.m.) at the Soccer Field. In six previous meetings between the programs, the Lyons own a 4-2 advantage. They prevailed in their first four matches against the Dutchwomen before falling in their most recent two. Last year, Union won by a score of 7-0. Katie McLean and Jackie Trevisani scored two goals apiece. Match Program

THE LYONS: Mount Holyoke (2-3-0, 1-1-0 NEWMAC) will look to rebound after suffering a pair of heartbreaking 2-1 setbacks last week. After topping Colby-Sawyer College 2-1 in their season opener, the Lyons cruised to a 3-1 triumph over longtime rival Smith College in their first league tilt a week later. They have been paced by forward Margaret Hanmer and midfielder Hannah Yee, who have netted two goals apiece. Midfielder Mallory Phaneuf has contributed a goal and two assists, while forward Kiana Lussier has scored once and assisted on another. Emily Shank has been Mount Holyoke's featured goalkeeper. In 315 minutes played, she has turned away 19 shots.  

THE DUTCHWOMEN: Union (7-1-0, 1-1-0 LL) has exploded out of the gate, winning seven of its first eight matches of the season. Forward Molly Gilchrist has figured in on seven of her team's 19 goals, scoring five and assisting on two others. The Dutchwomen have also received solid production from forward Jennifer Mansfield, who has totaled two goals and three assists. Midfielder Whitney Bickford has found the back of the net three times. Meanwhile, forward Melissa Mansfield has chipped in with two goals and two assists. Mia Simone has played 715 minutes between the pipes for Union. She has posted a goals against average of 0.50 and a save percentage of .886. 

NEXT UP: Both squads will return to action on Saturday. Mount Holyoke will host NEWMAC foe Wheaton College at 1:00 p.m., while Union will entertain St. John Fisher College at 2:00 p.m.