DUBUQUE, Iowa — The Saint Mary's University women's soccer team hits the road on Sunday, as the Cardinals travel to Loras for a 4:30 p.m. nonconference contest against the Duhawks.



The Matchup:
Saint Mary's Cardinals (0-1-0 Overall)
at Loras Duhawks (0-1-0 Overall)

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Last Action:
The Cardinals kicked off their season at home on Friday, dropping a 3-0 decision to Edgewood at Ochrymowycz Field. Loras, meanwhile, opened its season on the road on Friday, falling to Augustana 4-2 in Rock Island, Ill.

SMU vs. Loras — Their Last Meeting:
Sept. 2, 2000: The Cardinals and Duhawks have not played since the opening game of the 2000 season, with Loras coming away with a 2-1 win at Ochrymowycz Field.

Up Next:
The Cardinals return home on Friday, hosting the University of Dubuque in a 4:30 p.m. nonconference match at Ochrymowycz Field. … Loras, meanwhile, is back in action on Wednesday, hosting UW-Platteville in a 7:30 p.m. nonconference contest in Dubuque, Iowa

Scouting The Saint Mary's Cardinals:
2012 Roster | 2012 Statistics | 2012 Schedule
Goalkeeper Miranda Halling (Rochester, Minn.) — who started nine of the team's 17 games a year ago, compiling a team-best 1.42 goals-against-average — stopped a pair of shots vs. Edgewood Friday. … Halling picked up her first collegiate win in goal with a nine-save effort against Marian on Sept. 11, 2011. … The Cardinals finished with seven shots against Edgewood Friday, led by Tessa Scanlon (Cologne, Minn.) with two. … Eight of the Cardinals' 17 games were decided by one goal — including six games that ended in 1-0 decisions. … Both of SMU's wins in 2011 were by 3-1 scores — the Cardinals beat Marian 3-1 on Sept. 11 and dropped St. Catherine 3-1 win on Oct. 15. … Five of SMU's eight goals in 2011 came in the first half. …  SMU coach Neil Cassidy earned his first win as the Cardinals' head coach with their 3-1 win over Marian on Sept. 11.

Scouting The Loras Duhawks:
2012 Roster | 2012 Statistics | 2012 Schedule
The Duhawks are coming off an 18-3-1 season a year ago — including winning both the IIAC regular-season and tournament titles, while also earning a berth in the NCAA Tournament, where they beat Hanover 3-0 and fell to Saint Benedict 2-1. … Loras comes into 2012 having graduated 40 of its 71 goals, while all-region GK Katie Chambers — who started 19 of the team's 22 games a year ago — also graduated. … Danielle Vujovic is the Duhawks' top returning scorer, coming off a nine-goal, nine-assist, 27-point freshman campaign in 2011. … Madeline Tennant and Abby Maier accounted for Loras' two goals vs. Augustana Friday. … Loras outscored its opponents 71-17 in 2011, recording 12 shutouts. … Loras' 2-1 post-season loss to Saint Benedict snapped the Duhawks' seven-game winning streak. … Sixteen of Loras' 18 wins came during winning streaks of nine and seven games. … The Duhawks finished 12-1-1 on their home turf last season, with the lone loss coming to Saint Benedict in the NCAA Tournament. …