UMAC Game of the Week: Martin Luther vs. Wisconsin-Superior - Women's Soccer
The UMAC Game of the Week runs each Wednesday during the conference regular season and breaks down one key matchup from one sport.
The Matchup
Saturday, Oct. 13 - Martin Luther College at University of Wisconsin-Superior, women's soccer, 3:30 p.m. in Superior, Wisconsin
***UPDATE*** Wisconsin-Superior wins 1-0 in OT
What's at Stake
- Postseason hopefuls - Prior to Wednesday's games, Wisconsin-Superior is fifth in the standings and Martin Luther is sixth, separated by a one-game difference in contests played and three points. Both teams will be in contention for playoff bids. This game will impact that.
- One shot - These two squads play just once this season in the 12-game conference schedule, making the outcome even more impactful on seeding and potential tiebreakers for playoff spots.
- Break the streak - Martin Luther has won all four games over Wisconsin-Superior since it joined the conference in 2015. Much improved this season, this could be the year the Yellowjackets break the losing streak against the Knights.
Previously in Action
- Wisconsin-Superior defeated Crown College 3-2 Saturday before losing to Concordia College 3-1 in non-conference action Sunday. The Yellojackets have a conference bye Wednesday.
- Martin Luther lost 1-0 to league-leading College of St. Scholastica Saturday at home. The Knights will take on Crown Wednesday, a team that they are tied with in the standings.
Need to Know
- Magic number 3 - Just over halfway through the conference schedule, the Yellowjackets have already matched their highest conference win total (3 wins) since joining the UMAC. They are making a push for their first-ever UMAC postseason appearance.
- Playoff dreams - Martin Luther qualified for its first postseason appearance last fall since 2013 and will look to do so again this season.
- Evenly matched - Both squads are evenly matched on both sides of the field. Martin Luther avearges 1.667 goals per game and Wisconsin-Superior sits with 1.429. Defensively, the Knights boast a 2.00 GAA and the Yellowjackets have 2.14 GAA.
Players to Watch - Martin Luther
- Rachel Bitter, So., F - UMAC Stats: 3g, 1a, 7pts
- Avery Broyles, Fy., M/F - UMAC Stats: 3g, 6pts, 1gwg
- Mollie Fischer, So., G - UMAC Stats - 2.00 GAA, 0.867 sv%, 12 sv/g
Players to Watch - Wisconsin-Superior
- Sarah Fjeran, Jr., F- UMAC Stats: 3g, 1a, 7pts, 2 gwg
- Madison Gutekunst, Fy., G - UMAC Stats: 1.904 GAA, 0.843 sv%, 10 sv/g
- Annah Schussman, Fy., F/M - UMAC stats: 3g, 3a, 9pts, 1gwg
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