Upcoming Match: Penn Women’s Soccer vs. Saint Joseph’s
PHILADELPHIA – The University of Pennsylvania women’s soccer team is set to face off against Saint Joseph’s University on Thursday evening at Rhodes Field. This match marks the beginning of four consecutive home games for the Quakers. A highlight of the evening will be a tribute to current and former military personnel and first responders. Attendees who present a military ID will receive complimentary access to the Military Appreciation game featuring Penn Football against Princeton on November 22.
Match Details
- Teams: Penn (3-0-2, 0-0 Ivy League) vs. Saint Joseph’s (3-3-0, 0-0 A-10)
- Date: Thursday, September 11
- Time: 6 p.m.
- Broadcast: Available on ESPN+ (subscription required) | Live Stats
Series History
The Quakers have had a strong record against the Hawks, with an all-time standing of 8 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw. Their most recent encounter occurred in 2023 when Penn secured a narrow 1-0 victory at Hawk Hill. Notably, the Quakers have maintained an impressive home record against the Hawks, winning all six previous home games. Additionally, they have managed to shut out Saint Joseph’s in five consecutive matches, with four of those victories coming in a clean sheet.
Penn’s Season Overview
The Quakers remain unbeaten thus far, boasting a record of five matches without a loss for the first time since 2022. The last time they started a season with six matches without a defeat was also in 2022, when they embarked on a 2-0-5 run.
Penn’s offensive strategy has demonstrated diversity, as they have netted ten goals from eight different players. Only junior Abbey Cook and freshman Lauren Stevens have scored multiple goals. A total of 13 players have contributed to the scoring, tying the highest number of individual point scorers for the season since 2021, which saw 16 players contribute.
In goal, the Quakers have exhibited solid defensive skills, with senior Annabel Austen and junior Megan Graves recording a .833 save percentage together and making a total of 15 saves this season.
Scouting the Hawks
The Hawks head into this match riding a three-game winning streak, having recently triumphed over Rider, Towson, and Temple, with a cumulative score of 8-3 across those matches. Leading the offensive charge is junior forward Emily Hanrahan, who has tallied three goals, including two match-winners, amounting to seven points overall. Defensively, graduate student goalkeeper Alli Popham and sophomore Peyton Radwanski have combined for a .714 save percentage and recorded 20 saves this season.
