ST. PETER, Minn. — The Saint Mary's University women's soccer team hits the road on Wednesday, traveling to Gustavus for a 4 p.m. Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference game against the Gusties.


The Matchup:
Saint Mary's Cardinals (0-3-0 MIAC | 1-7-0 Overall)
at Gustavus Gusties (0-3-0 MIAC | 1-7-0 Overall)

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Last Action:
The Cardinals suffered their second straight 1-0 setback on Saturday, as Bethel's Carrie Kishaba converted on a penalty kick in the game's 24th minute, as the Royals beat SMU at Ochrymowycz Field. … Gustavus, meanwhile, suffered its third conference loss of the season on Saturday, dropping a 2-0 decision to Saint Benedict in St. Peter, Minn.

SMU vs. Gustavus — The Last Meeting:
September 29, 2010: Sloane Kuramoto scored the winning goal five minutes into the second overtime, off an assist from Amy Sibik, as the Cardinals handed Gustavus a 1-0 conference setback at Ochrymowycz Field.

Up Next:
The Cardinals remain on the road on Saturday, as they head to Moorhead, Minn., for a 1 p.m. conference matchup against Concordia. … Gustavus, meanwhile, remains on its home turf on Saturday, as the Gusties entertain Carleton in a 1 p.m. conference game in St. Peter, Minn.

Saint Mary's Cardinals News and Notes:
2011 Roster | 2011 Overall Statistics | 2011 Schedule
Both of SMU's games this week are on the road — at Gustavus Wednesday and at Concordia Saturday. SMU will then play four straight home contests, beginning Saturday, Oct. 9 against Hamline. … Saturday's 1-0 loss to Bethel was the fourth time this season the Cardinals have been defeated 1-0. … Miranda Halling (Rochester, Minn.) made her third collegiate start in goal vs. Bethel on Saturday. The SMU freshman finished with four saves vs. the Royals. … Halling and fellow keeper Cassie Hulett (Milwaukee, Wis.) have combined to compile a 1.59 goals-against-average, while stopping 43 of the 56 shots they've faced this season. … Teri Valenzuela (Morton Grove, Ill.) and Amanda Rahman (Rochester, Minn.) share the team lead with two goals each. … Three of SMU's four goals this season have come in the first half. … SMU's 1-0 loss to UW-La Crosse on Sept. 21 was the second straight time the Eagles and Cardinals have had their game decided in the second overtime period. UW-L handed SMU a 3-2 2 OT setback a year ago in La Crosse, Wis. … SMU's loss to UW-L was the first overtime game of the season for SMU — the Cardinals played three overtime games a year ago, going 1-1-1. … The Cardinals' 3-1 win over Marian on Sept. 11 was not only SMU's first win of the season, but also the first victory for Neil Cassidy as SMU's head coach. … SMU's three goals vs. Marian were the most since the Cardinals netted three in a 3-0 victory over Central-Iowa on Sept. 19, 2010.

Gustavus Gusties News and Notes:
2011 Roster | 2011 Overall Statistics | 2011 Schedule
The Gusties snapped their season-opening six-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over Buena Vista in Storm Lake, Iowa, last Wednesday. … Saturday's 2-0 loss to Saint Benedict marked the sixth time this season the Gusties have been shut out. … GAC has been outscored 21-3, including 20-1 in their six losses. … Amanda Cartony has accounted for two of the Gusties' three goals this season, while also leading the team with four points. … Liz Underwood owns GAC's third goal, with Meghan McMillan collecting the Gusties' lone assist. … Jessica Richert has played every minute in goal for the Gusties, posting a 2.71 goals-against-average, while making 50 saves in seven games. … Two of GAC's three goals have come after halftime, while the Gusties have allowed eight goals in the first half and 11 in the game's final 45 minutes. … GAC enters Wednesday's game vs. Saint Mary's searching for its first home win of the season (0-2-0).