Mastodon WSOC is gearing up for an exciting road trip as they prepare to face off against SIUE and Southern Indiana. The team will be heading to Edwardsville, Illinois to take on the SIUE Cougars on Friday, August 25, and then making their way to Evansville, Indiana to go head-to-head with the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles on Sunday, August 27. While SIUE is currently 0-2 for the season with losses to Missouri State and Milwaukee, the Mastodons are determined to give a strong performance and improve their 3-1 series record against SIUE. Meanwhile, Southern Indiana is 0-1-1, and the Mastodons are hoping to narrow the gap in their 2-1 all-time series. With a talented roster and a solid performance in their last victory against Saint Francis, Mastodon WSOC is ready to make their mark in these upcoming games and make their fans feel the rumble of success.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The women’s soccer team of Purdue Fort Wayne is gearing up for two away matches this week, as they prepare to face SIUE and Southern Indiana.

Game Day Information (Friday)

Game Day Information (Sunday)

Game Day Information (Friday)

SIUE Cougars

On Friday, August 25 at 8 PM ET, the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons will face off against the SIUE Cougars. The game will take place at Korte Stadium in Edwardsville, Ill. Fans can follow the live stats of the game through the provided link. For those who can’t make it to the stadium, the game will be televised on ESPN+. Make sure to check out the match notes for more information about both teams.

Game Day Information (Sunday)

Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles

On Sunday, August 27 at 3 PM ET, the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons will be playing against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles. The match will be held at Strassweg Field in Evansville, Ind. Fans can keep up with the live stats of the game by visiting the provided link. The game will also be available to watch on ESPN+. Don’t forget to read the match notes to get insight into both teams.

Know Your Foes

To be well-prepared for the upcoming games, it’s important to know your foes. Let’s take a closer look at both SIUE and Southern Indiana.

SIUE

SIUE has started the season with a 0-2 record. They suffered losses to Missouri State and Milwaukee. In their game against Missouri State, they managed to score a goal just before halftime, but ultimately lost 3-1. So far, four different players from SIUE have had one shot each.

Southern Indiana

Southern Indiana currently has a record of 0-1-1. They recently tied with North Alabama and will be playing against Wright State before their match against the Mastodons. In their season opener, they lost 2-0 to IUPUI, but managed to salvage a draw thanks to a goal from Maggie Duggan.

Series Histories

It’s always interesting to look at the history between teams. Let’s explore the series histories of the Mastodons against both SIUE and Southern Indiana.

SIUE vs. Mastodons

SIUE currently leads the series against the Mastodons with a 3-1 record. However, the last time these two teams met was in 2010. SIUE won that matchup in Fort Wayne with a score of 4-3. It’s worth noting that the Mastodons got a win against SIUE in their last meeting in Illinois in 2009, with a final score of 2-1.

Southern Indiana vs. Mastodons

Southern Indiana holds a 2-1 lead in the all-time series against the Mastodons. However, as Division I foes, these two schools have only played once, and that occurred last season. In that game, Southern Indiana came out on top with a 2-1 victory, with Zoe Greenhalge scoring the game-winning goal just two minutes into the match.

On the Saint Francis Win…

The Mastodons had a remarkable win over Saint Francis (IN) on August 20. In that game, they tied a pair of program records. Firstly, they allowed just one shot on goal, which matches a Division I era record. Additionally, they scored seven goals, which ties the all-time record for the team.

All Eyes on Sam

Samantha Castaneda, the goalkeeper for Purdue Fort Wayne, has been named to the United Soccer Coaches Players to Watch List. It’s an honor to be recognized as one of the top goalkeepers in the country. Keep an eye on Sam as she aims to make an impact on the field.

Set Expectations

In the Horizon League preseason poll, the Mastodons were picked to finish third. This is the second-highest ranking the team has ever received in a league preseason poll. The highest they have been picked was second in the Summit League in 2013.

Familiar Faces

Nine players from last season’s Mastodons team, who started at least 17 out of 19 games, have returned for the 2023 season. This continuity in the team will help bring familiarity and cohesion to their performances on the field.

Shut Down and Shut Out

During the last season, Purdue Fort Wayne achieved eight shutouts, which is a program record. Their solid defense contributed to keeping their opponents from scoring and securing victories for the team.

Coming Up

Following the games against SIUE and Southern Indiana, the Mastodons will have two home matches against Eastern Illinois and Valparaiso. These non-league matches will take place at the Hefner Soccer Complex. Make sure to mark your calendars and come support the team.

In conclusion, the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons have an exciting week ahead with two challenging road games against SIUE and Southern Indiana. It’s important for the team and fans to be familiar with their opponents. The Mastodons have had recent success and are well-prepared for their upcoming matches. Keep an eye on the talented goalkeeper Samantha Castaneda and expect a strong defensive performance from the team. Following these games, there are more exciting matches to look forward to at the Hefner Soccer Complex. Come show your support for the Mastodons!