Mustangs To Play At No. 11 Memphis Sunday
Oct 25 | Women's Soccer
SMU (10-5-1, 3-4-0) at Memphis (14-1-1, 6-0-1)
Track & Soccer Complex – Memphis, Tenn.
Oct. 27, 2019 – 1 p.m. CT
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SMU wraps up its regular season road schedule, playing at Memphis on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. CT.
RECORD BOOK PERFORMANCES
Two Mustangs are looking to land at the top of individual career records lists at the end of the season. Senior Allie Thornton's first-half goal at Tulsa was her sixth game-winning goal of the season and 13th in her career. She is now tied for second on the all-time game-winning goals list. Sophomore Celiana Torres is working her way up the individual career record list for assists per game. Her seven assists this season put her at .394 per game for her career and a sixth place spot on the all-time list.
DEFENSIVE DOMINANCE
The Mustangs have only allowed three first-half goals all season. Throughout 16 games, SMU's backline has only allowed 63 shots on goal, 51 of which have been saved. Eight opponents have been shutout in SMU's 2019 campaign.
SERIES HISTORY
This is the 16th matchup between the Mustangs and the Tigers having met every regular season but one since 2005. The last matchup ended with a  1-2 Memphis win when the Tigers came to Dallas in 2018. SMU is looking for its first program win in Memphis this weekend.
SCOUTING MEMPHIS
Memphis is currently leading the conference, undefeated in AAC play. They have moved their way up the rankings in 2019 and are currently sitting at No. 11 with only one loss so far. The Tigers are led by their upperclassmen both on offense and in the goal, with juniors and seniors leading in all categories. Memphis and SMU are tied for the most shots in the AAC with 290 each.
RETURNING MUSTANGS
Twenty Mustangs are returning to the pitch for the 2019 season, for a total of eight seniors, five juniors and seven sophomores. In 2018, the Mustangs finished with a 10-6-2 overall record and 5-4 in conference, to give them a fifth place AAC finish. The 2019 Mustang offense has been led by returners Allie Thornton, Hannah Allred and Celiana Torres. Thornton leads the team in goals and shots. Torres leads in assists with seven on the season.. Courtney Sebazco, Katia Novi and Hailey Bishop have also had strong showings for SMU's offense. The Mustangs' backline is anchored by returners Katharine Herron, Brooke Golik and Mary Meehan, who have been crucial in SMU's six shutouts.
NEW MUSTANG TALENT
SMU added one transfer and five freshmen to its roster. Junior Jewel Boland, a transfer from Highline College, has been a big part of SMU's offense,playing in all 16 matches with four goals, 35 shots, 13 on goal and two assists. Tatum Sutherland hails from Cleburne, Texas and has been SMU's starter in goal this season. She has appeared in all 16 matches and earned eight clean sheets with 46 saves. Wayny Balata, a midfielder from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, has made an appearance in 15 matches with one goal, 17 shots, five on goal and two assists. Serena Eboh, a Southlake, Texas native, has helped the Mustangs' backline in 13 matches with one start and has had five shots of her own. Sadie Wintergalen joins SMU as a forward from Phoenix, Ariz. and has seen playing time in four matches this season. Maddie Hansen, a forward from Allen, Texas, has not seen any playing time this season due to an injury. She spent most of her club soccer time with Sting, where she was captain and often led the team in goals. She also earned a US Soccer Training invite from 2012-15.
2019 AAC HONORS
•    Hannah Allred -- Weekly Honor Roll (Aug. 27), Weekly Honor Roll (Sept. 16)
•    Jewel Boland -- Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 2)
•    Katharine Herron -- Weekly Honor Roll (Sept. 16)
•    Mary Meehan -- Weekly Honor Roll (Sept. 2)
•    Tatum Sutherland -- Weekly Honor Roll (Aug. 27)
•    Allie Thornton -- Weekly Honor Roll (Sept. 9), Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 23)
•    Celiana Torres -- Weekly Honor Roll (Oct. 21)
SMU IN THE AMERICAN
SMU is tied with Memphis for the lead in shots for the conference and are either second or third in all offensive categories. On defense, the Mustangs are third in most shutouts and lowest goals allowed and GAA. Allie Thornton leads the AAC in game-winning goals with six and is top three in goals, shots and points. Five Mustangs rank in the top 10 for shots with Thornton, Torres and Allred all in the top five. Tatum Sutherland sits at fourth for both goals allowed average and save percentage.
LAST TIME OUT
SMU earned its eighth shutout of the season with a 3-0 win at Tulsa. Freshman Wayny Balata shined with her first career goal and an assist. The Mustangs outshot the Golden Hurricane 22-8 throughout the match.
COMING UP
The Mustangs close out the regular season at home against Houston on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. CT.
Track & Soccer Complex – Memphis, Tenn.
Oct. 27, 2019 – 1 p.m. CT
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SMU wraps up its regular season road schedule, playing at Memphis on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. CT.
RECORD BOOK PERFORMANCES
Two Mustangs are looking to land at the top of individual career records lists at the end of the season. Senior Allie Thornton's first-half goal at Tulsa was her sixth game-winning goal of the season and 13th in her career. She is now tied for second on the all-time game-winning goals list. Sophomore Celiana Torres is working her way up the individual career record list for assists per game. Her seven assists this season put her at .394 per game for her career and a sixth place spot on the all-time list.
DEFENSIVE DOMINANCE
The Mustangs have only allowed three first-half goals all season. Throughout 16 games, SMU's backline has only allowed 63 shots on goal, 51 of which have been saved. Eight opponents have been shutout in SMU's 2019 campaign.
SERIES HISTORY
This is the 16th matchup between the Mustangs and the Tigers having met every regular season but one since 2005. The last matchup ended with a  1-2 Memphis win when the Tigers came to Dallas in 2018. SMU is looking for its first program win in Memphis this weekend.
SCOUTING MEMPHIS
Memphis is currently leading the conference, undefeated in AAC play. They have moved their way up the rankings in 2019 and are currently sitting at No. 11 with only one loss so far. The Tigers are led by their upperclassmen both on offense and in the goal, with juniors and seniors leading in all categories. Memphis and SMU are tied for the most shots in the AAC with 290 each.
RETURNING MUSTANGS
Twenty Mustangs are returning to the pitch for the 2019 season, for a total of eight seniors, five juniors and seven sophomores. In 2018, the Mustangs finished with a 10-6-2 overall record and 5-4 in conference, to give them a fifth place AAC finish. The 2019 Mustang offense has been led by returners Allie Thornton, Hannah Allred and Celiana Torres. Thornton leads the team in goals and shots. Torres leads in assists with seven on the season.. Courtney Sebazco, Katia Novi and Hailey Bishop have also had strong showings for SMU's offense. The Mustangs' backline is anchored by returners Katharine Herron, Brooke Golik and Mary Meehan, who have been crucial in SMU's six shutouts.
NEW MUSTANG TALENT
SMU added one transfer and five freshmen to its roster. Junior Jewel Boland, a transfer from Highline College, has been a big part of SMU's offense,playing in all 16 matches with four goals, 35 shots, 13 on goal and two assists. Tatum Sutherland hails from Cleburne, Texas and has been SMU's starter in goal this season. She has appeared in all 16 matches and earned eight clean sheets with 46 saves. Wayny Balata, a midfielder from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, has made an appearance in 15 matches with one goal, 17 shots, five on goal and two assists. Serena Eboh, a Southlake, Texas native, has helped the Mustangs' backline in 13 matches with one start and has had five shots of her own. Sadie Wintergalen joins SMU as a forward from Phoenix, Ariz. and has seen playing time in four matches this season. Maddie Hansen, a forward from Allen, Texas, has not seen any playing time this season due to an injury. She spent most of her club soccer time with Sting, where she was captain and often led the team in goals. She also earned a US Soccer Training invite from 2012-15.
2019 AAC HONORS
•    Hannah Allred -- Weekly Honor Roll (Aug. 27), Weekly Honor Roll (Sept. 16)
•    Jewel Boland -- Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 2)
•    Katharine Herron -- Weekly Honor Roll (Sept. 16)
•    Mary Meehan -- Weekly Honor Roll (Sept. 2)
•    Tatum Sutherland -- Weekly Honor Roll (Aug. 27)
•    Allie Thornton -- Weekly Honor Roll (Sept. 9), Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 23)
•    Celiana Torres -- Weekly Honor Roll (Oct. 21)
SMU IN THE AMERICAN
SMU is tied with Memphis for the lead in shots for the conference and are either second or third in all offensive categories. On defense, the Mustangs are third in most shutouts and lowest goals allowed and GAA. Allie Thornton leads the AAC in game-winning goals with six and is top three in goals, shots and points. Five Mustangs rank in the top 10 for shots with Thornton, Torres and Allred all in the top five. Tatum Sutherland sits at fourth for both goals allowed average and save percentage.
LAST TIME OUT
SMU earned its eighth shutout of the season with a 3-0 win at Tulsa. Freshman Wayny Balata shined with her first career goal and an assist. The Mustangs outshot the Golden Hurricane 22-8 throughout the match.
COMING UP
The Mustangs close out the regular season at home against Houston on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. CT.
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