Women's Soccer hosts Ithaca in Liberty League Semifinals

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The RIT women's soccer team hosts Ithaca in the Liberty League semifinal, Friday at 4:00 p.m.

HOW THEY GOT HERE

The Tigers finished the regular season 7-4-5 overall and 5-0-4 in Liberty League play
RIT finished second in the Liberty League earning a first-round bye
The Tigers have given up three goals in nine Liberty League contests this season
RIT is ranked sixth in the Region III along with four other Liberty League teams (William Smith, Ithaca, Vassar and Clarkson)

SERIES HISTORY

The Tigers tied the Bombers 0-0 on October 24th
Ithaca is 4-3-2 all-time against RIT
The Tigers last faced the Bombers in the tournament in 2018 with RIT advancing, 4-3 on PK's

SEASON STATS

Sophomore midfielder Elena Onodera and senior midfielder Jessie Gomez lead the team with five goals apiece, while Gomez has a team-high three game-winning goals
Sophomore goalkeeper Emily Sanchez has eight shutouts this season
Junior defender Amber Flynn has played 1,416 minutes this season and has been an important factor in the Tigers' defense
Onodera, Gomez, Flynn, junior midfielder Olivia Harris and senior midfielder Abby Umbenhaur have started all 16 games this season
First-year midfielder Emma Pedro was nominated for Liberty League Rookie of the Year, scoring two game-tying goals in conference play, one against William Smith

Players Mentioned