Soccer | 10/7/2022 8:42:00 AM

DENTON, Texas (October 6, 2022) – October is National Breast Cancer Health Awareness Month. On Saturday, the Texas Woman's soccer team will honor Breast Cancer Health Awareness Month at their annual Kick for a Cure match.
 
At 1 p.m. at Pioneer Soccer Park on Saturday, October 8, TWU (1-7-3) will face #16 West Texas A&M (9-1-1).
 
TWU has not played since last Saturday, Oct. 1. At Pioneer Soccer Park, the Pioneers lost 1-0 to UT Permian Basin.
 
While the Pioneers have had a break this week, the Lady Buffs most recently defeated #22 Angelo State at home in Canyon, Texas 1-0.
 
#PIONEERPROUD
 

• It's a Pink Out at Pioneer Soccer Park! Make sure to wear pink to the match! The first 250 fans will receive a pink TWU rally towel!
• Who do you wear pink for? Visit the table at the entrance to Pioneer Soccer Park to fill out a pink ribbon to honor those you know who have had breast cancer.
• Women Rock, Inc., a nonprofit located in Sherman, Texas, is partnering with TWU to provide education on early detection and breast health. Women Rock will have a bus that fans can walk through to learn more about cancer awareness. Women Rock's mission is saving and changing lives by increasing awareness and the early detection of breast cancer and by providing hope and support to those we serve. Please consider donating to Women Rock at the match.
• Are you a TWU Alumni? Make sure to join us pregame for a social event. At 11:30 a.m., the Alumni Association will have free food at Pioneer Soccer Park. All participants will receive free entry into the soccer match. Make sure to register here: https://giving.twu.edu/alumni-relations/soccer.

 
THREE POINTS = DUB
 

• LOOK BACK: Last year, the Pioneers defeated the Lady Buffs for the first time in program history in Canyon, Texas, 5-4. The Pioneers scored the game winning in overtime against West Texas A&M. TWU will look to repeat their clutch scoring plays from last season and find the upsetting win over the Lady Buffs at Pioneer Soccer Park on Saturday.
• DEFENSE, DEFENSE, DEFENSE: West Texas A&M has scored 27 goals on the season. Their leading goal scorer is Maria-Frances Serrant, who has 12, followed by Asha James with nine. TWU has been holding their conference opponents to fewer than two goals per match. The only time the Pioneers have allowed two goals was against #1 Dallas Baptist. TWU will look to continue to limit the scoring of their opponent to secure the win on Saturday.
• CONNECT WITH THE NET: Keely Chapman leads the Pioneers with nine shots on goal this season, followed by Dylann Vollaro, who has eight shots on frame in 2022. While the Pioneers have not connected with the net in the past four matches, they will look to their attackers to complete the strike in the attacking third of the field.