WOMEN’S SOCCER SET TO HOST ELON AND EAST CAROLINA

RADFORD, Va. – The Radford women's soccer team will welcome a pair of unbeaten opponents for two matches in three days inside Cupp Stadium. The first is Elon (2-0-0) on Thursday night at 7 p.m., followed by East Carolina (0-0-1) on Sunday at 2 p.m.

ABOUT THE MATCHUP (ELON)
This will be the 10^th meeting between the two schools. Radford holds an all-time 5-4-0 lead over the Phoenix. The Highlanders won the most recent meeting in 2018, 3-1, with all goals coming in the 75^th minute or later.

ABOUT THE MATCHUP (EAST CAROLINA)
Radford has only beaten East Carolina twice in the eight meetings between the two. Last season was all Pirates as the Highlanders fell 5-1 on the road.

HIGHLANDER HIGHLIGHTS
The Highlanders played an average of 19 players in two matches so far this season. Each of the players played an integral part in helping Radford begin the 2019 campaign 2-0. The Big South Defensive Player of the Week, Kayla Thomas, is tied for the team lead in points with four. She tallied one goal and two assists in two matches. Gabi Paupst is the other Highlander with four points after notching two goals against Appalachian State in the season opener. Radford has not allowed a goal in 180 minutes as Courtenay Kaplan and Lexi Dean have split time in goal. The two goalkeepers have combined for two shutouts and 11 saves, led by Kaplan with seven.

ABOUT ELON
The Phoenix enter the New River Valley with a 2-0 record. Elon picked up back-to-back 1-0 wins over Canisius and Big South foe High Point. It's the first time Elon has started 2-0 since the 2017-18 season. Bethany Harford and Carson Jones lead the team with one goal each. Harford was named CAA Rookie of the Week after scoring the game-winner in overtime against Canisius.

ABOUT EAST CAROLINA
East Carolina had its original home opener against George Mason rained out with the Pirates leading 1-0 at the half. ECU officially got its season underway on Sunday when a late goal salvaged a 1-1 draw against Richmond. Although ECU only left with a draw, the Pirates were on the front foot for most of the game, taking 20 shots to just 10 for Richmond. East Carolina will face Virginia on Friday night before traveling to the New River Valley.

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Players Mentioned

#25 Lexi Dean: GK; 5' 8"; Junior; McLane SC

#1 Courtenay Kaplan: GK; 5' 6"; Senior; Loudoun 98 Red

#9 Gabi Paupst: MF; 5' 10"; Junior; Toronto Blizzard

#18 Kayla Thomas: D; 5' 9"; Sophomore; Waimak United

Players Mentioned

#25 Lexi Dean
: 5' 8"; Junior; McLane SC
: GK

#1 Courtenay Kaplan
: 5' 6"; Senior; Loudoun 98 Red
: GK

#9 Gabi Paupst
: 5' 10"; Junior; Toronto Blizzard
: MF

#18 Kayla Thomas
: 5' 9"; Sophomore; Waimak United
: D