Orange On The Road For Next Two Conference Contests

Syracuse at Notre Dame
Game Details	Thursday, Oct. 8 \| South Bend, Ind. \| Alumni Stadium \| 7 p.m.
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Syracuse at Pittsburgh
Game Details	Sunday, Oct. 11 \| Pittsburgh, Pa. \| Ambrose Urabanic Field \| 1 p.m.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y.- The Syracuse women's soccer team heads on the road to take on No. 16 Notre Dame on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. followed by a 1 p.m. start time against Pittsburgh on Sunday, Oct. 11.

Syracuse (4-8-1, 0-4 ACC) has lost its first four Atlantic Coast Conference matchups this season, including a tough 1-0 loss against Louisville on Sunday. Notre Dame (8-3-1, 1-3-0) is coming off a two-game skid after starting the season 8-1-1. The Irish have lost both of their past two matches by a score of 1-0, including a double overtime thriller against Miami.

Pittsburgh (9-2-1, 3-1 ACC) has been a surprise so far this season, utilizing three conference wins to move into fifth in the ACC. The Panthers, however, are coming off a rough 6-0 loss to No. 2 Florida State for their only conference loss thus far on the season.

"Going into these road environments is always tough," head coach Phil Wheddon said. "We started off ACC play with three tough road games and have two more ahead of us this weekend. We have history with both Notre Dame and Pittsburgh."

The Orange has never beaten Notre Dame as the Irish have an overall record of 11-0-0 against Syracuse. As for the Panthers, the Orange own the overall series with a record of 10-4-3.

SCOUTING THE IRISH
Anna Gilbertson and Natalie Jacobs lead the offensive charge this season for the Irish, combining for 29 points. Gilbertson leads the way with seven goals and 16 points for Notre Dame.

Notre Dame goalkeepers Kaela Little and Lexi Nicholas have split time in net for the Cardinals, but Little has started three of the last four matches. Nicholas is 5-0-1 on season and each has recorded two shutouts.

The Irish have dominated their opponents this season, outscoring them 23-7 and outshooting them 220-56. In total, they have allowed just five goals during regulation time.

SCOUTING THE PANTHERS
The Panthers currently reside in fifth place in the ACC with a 9-2-1 overall record to go with a 3-1-0 ACC mark.

Taylor Price leads Pittsburgh with five goals and four assists for 14 total points. Behind Pryce is Jarena Harmon with 13 points, who leads the team with six goals. Roosa Arvas has 11 points that includes a team-leading five assists.

Pittsburgh goalkeeper Taylor Francis has started in all 12 games the Panthers have played this season, hauling in 47 saves to go with an .810 save percentage.

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