ST. MARY'S (0-1) @ SOUTHERN NAZARENE (0-2)
Sept 9 | 5 P.M. | Bethany, OK | Wes Harmon Field
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TAKING THE PITCH
St. Mary's will be taking on the Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm in their first road trip of the season. This will be the first time in the last twenty-four years that both teams meet on the field. The game will take place at the Wes Harmon Field on Thursday at 5 p.m.
The Rattlers are coming back from a season opener loss against West Florida last Sunday. Despite a comeback attempt in the second half, the Rattlers were unable to dig themselves out of the early hole. Head Coach Kevin Driggs indicated that despite the early struggle, there were plenty of positives and lessons to take into their next contest.
The Crimson Storm also lost their last match-up against the Rangers of Regis University on Monday, falling by a score of 10-1. Senior Alejandra Andrade was able to score one goal after placing three shots on frame.
RATTLER STORYLINES
- The last time these squads met was in 1997 when the Rattlers claimed a 3-2 victory. It was the second consecutive win for the Rattlers against SNU after dropping the first two meetings of the series. Thursday's game will mark the fifth head-to-head contest in program history, with the winner taking a 3-2 series lead.
-The Rattlers fought hard last Sunday and although it was a tough first twenty-five minutes, Eliza Merrion was able to score the first goal of the season at the 53-minute mark.
-This will be the first of two games in Oklahoma this week.
SCOUTING SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
-Head Coach Julie Duncan, who was named Great American Conference Coach of the Year in 2014, is in her 12th season with the Crimson Storm.
-SNU has lost their two first games of the season against Oklahoma Panhandle State and Regis University and are also looking for their first win.
-Alejandra Andrade is the top point-getter for the Thunder Cats this season, tallying a goal and an assist through the first two games.
UP NEXT
The Rattlers will face the East Central Tigers in Ada, Oklahoma. The game is scheduled for Saturday, September 11th at noon.
