Five Things to Know:
1. Former Conference Foe
The all-time record between the two teams is tied at a record of 3-3-1, with the Lady Lions winning the most recent meeting in 2022 by a score of 4-3, when both schools competed in the Mid-South Conference
2. Defensive Showdown
Both teams hold opponents to a low shooting percentage, showcasing strong defenses on both sides, with Pikeville opponents shooting .170 and Lady Lion opponents shooting .183.
3. Scoring Machine
Sara Ritter has scored half of the Bears goals for the season, netting 8 of the team’s 16 goals in their 7 matches.
4. Strong Keeping
All three potential goalkeepers have a save percentage of at least .600, Maria Paz Mora Silva for FHU at .692, Layla Olson for FHU at .642, and Claire Cress for UPike at .647.
5. Regroup
The Lady Lions have had 9 days off to rest, reset and regroup after taking a 9-0 loss at home to conference foe Cumberland, and should be more than ready to go for this away contest.