UAH (2-5-3) vs. Union (3-1-3)
Oct. 6, 2013 - Huntsville, Ala. - 7 p.m.
Live Stats: uahchargers.com
About the Lady Chargers
HERE FOR A WHILE: Monday night's non-conference contest against Union marks the opening match of a seven-game homestand for the Lady Chargers. UAH is unbeaten at home this year, posting a 1-0-2 mark at Charger Park. Seven of UAH's 12 goals on the season have come in the Rocket City including a five-goal outburst against Tennessee Temple in the team's last home match.
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BALANCED EFFORT: Maddie Maurice leads the team with five points as she has posted a pair of goals and an assist. Three Lady Chargers are tied for second as Melody Dodd, Alex Petermann, and Marie Blunt each have four points on the year. Nine other UAH players have recorded at least a point.
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ON FRAME: Petermann leads the team in shots with 16, and 75 percent of those attempts have been on goal as she also leads the Lady Chargers with 12 shots that have reached the target. The transfer from Northwestern State has two assists to go along with the goal she scored against Tennessee Temple.
About the Opponent
LEADING THE WAY: Kayleigh Patterson paces the Bulldogs with three goals on the year, while Kelsey Wilkes and Alex Taylor both have scored twice. Emily Waggoner has started all seven games in goal for Union, and she owns a save percentage of .824 to go along with a goals against average of 0.78.
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LAST TIME OUT: Since falling 2-0 to Cumberland on Sept. 18, Union has played twice – tying North Alabama 2-2 and defeating Asbury 1-0. Wilkes scored in both contests to enter the Monday night game on a two-game goal-scoring streak.
Series History
UAH owns a 5-1 advantage in the all-time series with Monday's guests including a pair of wins last year.
Sydnie Fiocca picked up the game-winner in a 2-0 win at Union, and she scored the lone goal in a 1-0 win at Charger Park.
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