TOWSON, Md. – After opening the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) schedule last weekend, the Towson women's soccer team hits the meat of the conference schedule with a pair of league games this weekend. On Friday, Towson heads to Philadelphia to square off with Drexel, followed by a Sunday match against Delaware. Game times are set for 7 p.m. and 1 p.m., respectively.
 
Follow the Action
The Tigers' will have one game video streamed online this weekend as Drexel hosts the Tigers on Friday. Both games will feature live stats. Fans can also follow the action on the team's official Twitter account, @Towson_WSOC with key plays and notes throughout the game.
 
Getting into the Game
Admission to both Vidas Field and Grant Family Stadium at Delaware is free of charge.
 
Hurricane Joaquin
With Hurricane Joaquin bearing down on the east coast, both games are still on as scheduled. Fans should follow on Facebook and Twitter, as well as TowsonTigers.com for any game time changes or postponements as they become available.
 
Social Media
There will be live tweets available throughout the season from the Towson women's soccer official Twitter account, @Towson_WSOC. Fans are also encouraged to follow the Tigers on Facebook (Facebook.com/TowsonWSOC).
 
The Series: Drexel
Towson and Drexel are familiar foes, squaring off each season since 1997. The Tigers lead the all-time series at 10-6-2, but Towson is 3-5-1 against the Dragons in Philadelphia. The Tigers are 2-1-1 in their last four meetings against Drexel, including a 2-2 draw last season at Vidas Field. Towson is looking to pick up its first win on the road against the Dragons since a 2-1 victory on Oct. 1, 2004.
 
The Series: Delaware
Another long-standing foe on the Tigers slate, Towson and Delaware have clashed 22 times in the past. The Blue Hens lead the series 13-8-1, but the last three meetings have been decided by just one goal. Towson won last season's matchup 1-0 in Newark thanks to a Katie Ponce goal. A win Sunday would give the Tigers their first back-to-back victories over the Blue Hens since winning two in a row in 2000 and 2001, prior to Towson's membership in the CAA.
 
Sharing the Backline
This week, the Towson Sports Network featured Vasthy Delgado and Nicole Nicholas, a pair of defenders who have played together in nearly every game of their Tiger careers. But before donning the Black and Gold, the two were high school and club teammates. The video can be seen here.
 
Two a Week From Here on Out
For the remainder of the 2015 season, the Tigers will play twice a week on Friday and Sunday as Towson hits the meat of the conference schedule. After a three-game road swing, the Tigers return home next week to host perennial powers Hofstra (Friday) and Northeastern (Sunday). Kickoffs are slated for 3 p.m. and 1 p.m., respectively.
 
Stout as Stout Can Be
The Tiger defense has been solid all season long, not allowing more than two goals in any game. Only twice this season has an opponent scored multiple goals. The Tigers have allowed a CAA-low seven goals this season while also having the league's best goals against average of .602 during 1047 minutes of action. No team in the league has made more saves than Towson, which holds a team save percentage of .899, yet another CAA topper.
 
Give Her Credit
Early in the first half on two weeks ago, junior keeper Taylor Sebolao was forced to leave after taking a knock on the head and suffering a bloody nose. Emma Burnett played her first action at home in Sebolao's place. After returning to the game six minutes later, Sebolao finished the game. The NCAA Statistician's Manual states that a goalkeeper must play every minute to earn the shutout, but because Sebolao was forced to leave because of procedure, and promptly returned, the NCAA credited Sebolao with the full shutout, bringing her season total to five.
 
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