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HereUpdating the TigersTowson earned their first win of the season against No. 18 American, 4-3 on Sept. 13. The Tigers scored four goals in the final seven minutes to defeat the Eagles.
No Place Like Home
The Tigers host their home-opener against Rider on Sunday at 1 p.m. The Tigers are looking to rebound from an overtime loss to Lehigh.
Scouting the TigersSenior
Courtney Branco scored two goals in the win against American, including the game-winner.
Sophomore
Megan Boyle recorded seven saves against American to earn her first career win. Boyle has a .667 save percentage in five games for the Tigers.
Scouting Rider
Rider enters Sunday with a 2-4 record. Most recently, the team lost at St. Joseph's 1-0.
Senior Dezarae Fillmyer leads the Broncos in points with nine (4 G, 1 A). Junior Joelle Prettyman has a .743 save percentage and has only allowed nine goals in six games for the Broncos.
Series History
The Tigers have faced Rider 18 times. The Broncos hold a 13-4-1 advantage in the series. The two teams met last season when the Broncos defeated the Tigers, 4-0. Towson last defeated Rider in 1998, 7-0.
Leading the TigersJunior
Stacey Mackintosh leads the Tigers with five points (1 G, 3 A). Mackintosh also leads the Tigers in assists with three. Branco leads Towson in goals (2). Senior
Kelly Mattingly leads the Tigers in shots (9).
Balancing Act
The Tigers have enjoyed a balanced scoring output this season with seven different players recording a point.
Defensive DynamosThree Tigers have recorded defensive saves this season. Mackintosh recorded one at Lock Haven while both Mattingly and junior
Heather Jenney picked up defensive saves against American.
Making the Most of Your First ChanceNewcomers always want to make the most of their first opportunity with a new team. Freshman
Meg Stuart did that by scoring her first career goal against Lehigh.
Honors and Recognition
Branco was named CAA Co-Player of the Week after heloing the Tigers earn their win against No. 18 American. This is the first CAA weekly honor Branco has received.
Boyle ranks first among CAA goalkeepers for saves. Boyle has 38 saves in five games for the Tigers.
Up Next
The Tigers will travel to Longwood on Friday, September 26 to face the Lancers at 3 p.m.
