CANISIUS COLLEGE ATHLETICS
The Canisius women’s soccer team will play its home opener against Hampton at the Demske Sports Complex on Sunday. Game time is set for 4 p.m.
About Canisius
- The Griffs fell 1-0 in overtime at Elon to open the 2019 season Thursday.
- Goalkeeper Alana Rossi made 11 saves in the game to force overtime.
- Six Canisius newcomers made their collegiate debut at Elon.
Scouting the Opponent
- Hampton opened its season with a 1-0 victory over Virginia Military Institute on Thursday. Junior Ayana Garvin scored the only goal for the Lady Pirates.
- Sophomores Kynnedy Waldon and Lauren Flick each had two goals last season to lead the Lady Pirates.
- Senior goalkeeper Maya Andrews has a 2.5 goals against average and has started 13 out of the past 14 games.
Series History
- Sundays contest serves as the second match up between Canisius and Hampton.
- The first meeting was Hampton’s first game as a colligate program, where Canisius won 16-1 on Aug. 21, 2015.
Up Next
- The Blue and Gold will travel to Moon Township, Pa. on Monday, Sept. 2, to meet Robert Morris. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the North Athletic Complex.
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