Lyons Game Day Central: Soccer vs. Bay Path University on Tuesday

Lyons Game Day Central: Soccer vs. Bay Path University on Tuesday

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THE MATCHUP: Mount Holyoke College concludes its three-game homestand welcoming the Wildcats of Bay Path University Tuesday evening. The match marks the eighth meeting between the two programs dating back to 2004 that saw a 3-0 shutout by the Lyons. MHC has won the last four meetings, owning a 5-3 advantage over the Wildcats.

THE LYONS: Mount Holyoke (4-4-0; 0-2-0 NEWMAC) returns to play after shouldering a 2-1 loss to Emerson College on Saturday. The Lyon's goal was scored by first year forward Hannah Finn-Erb who leads the team with five tallies. After Finn-Erb's recent success, the first year now holds the fifth spot in the conference in goals scored this season. Sophomore forward Sara Sanaú Ruiz remains the NEWMAC leader in assists with seven, after adding to her total in the win against Albertus Magnus. Senior keeper and captain Zoe Marshall leads the conference in saves with 60.

THE WILDCATS: Bay Path (4-2-0; 1-1-0 NECC) enters the pitch after suffering a 5-1 loss to NECC foe, Regis. The goal was scored by first year defender Joanna Feliciano who leads the team with three goals on the year. Midfielder Kristen Lynch and forward Dallas Jackson - both seniors - lead the Bay Path squad with two assists each. In net, the Wildcats are led by first year keeper Caitlyn Esposito who has 30 saves. Esposito holds the second spot in the NECC, allowing just six goals.

NEXT UP: Mount Holyoke returns to action on Saturday, opening up October on the road against MIT in a conference duel at 6:00pm. The Wildcats are also on the road on Saturday where they will face Wheelock at noon.