SAU to host CCAC tournament quarterfinal
St. Ambrose will host Robert Morris University on Friday, November 8th at 6 p.m. for a spot in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference semifinal.
The Bees defeated the Eagles in a contest earlier this year, 3-1. Katie Reitz (SR/West Chicago, Ill.), Alyssa Schichner (FR/Dyer, Ind. ), and Natalie Neumann (JR/Northfield, Minn) scored goals for the Bees, with Tori Timerman (SO/Peoria, Ill.) assisting on Neumann's goal.
Brittny White (FR/Coal City, Ill.) has led the way on defense averaging 3.63 saves per match and has been supported by the backline of Rachel Jennings (SR/Davenport, Iowa), Stephanie Quigley (SO/Homer Glen, Ill.), and Morgan Vercautren (SO/Moline, Ill.).
Leading the way on offense is Reitz, who has a team high seven goals. Erin Smothers (JR/LaGrange, Ill.) is close behind with six. Smothers and Morgan Wahlen (JR/Batavia, Ill.) are the team leaders in assists with five followed by Reitz and Maddie Aguilar (SR/West Chicago, Ill.) with four.
The winner will face either No. 1 Olivet Nazarene or No. 8 Judson on November 12th.