The Villanova Wildcats will play their second home game in a row, hosting the UC Davis Aggies Saturday. After a hard fought double overtime loss to then No. 10 Michigan on Sunday, Villanova sits at 3-7 on the season. UC Davis enters play at 4-4, after splitting the first two games of their Pennsylvania road swing, losing to Temple Sunday and defeating Lehigh on Tuesday.
This will be the third matchup all-time between the Aggies and Wildcats, with the 'Cats winning both previous games. Both were won by a single goal, as the first ever matchup in 2009 was a double overtime thriller ending 11-10, while the second in 2010 finished 13-12.
For Villanova, senior
Libby McKenna and freshman
Sydney Pappas are coming off strong performances last week. McKenna tallied a career high four caused turnovers against Michigan and scored two goals, while Pappas set a career high netting four goals against Lafayette. After a 1-1 week, senior
Caroline Curnal was named BIG EAST Midfielder of the Week for her performances in both games. At Lafayette, she tied a career high with five goals with one assist and 12 draw controls. Against Michigan the senior recorded another three points, with two goals and an assist, for nine total points on the week.
UC Davis' Alex Agnew has led the Aggies offensively, as the junior has 36 points, by way of 15 goals and 21 assists on the season. Fellow classmate Ashley Laing has started all eight games in goal, posting a .492 save percentage to this point.
Saturday's game will be Villanova's Alumni Game, as the program will recognize former head coach Julie Young and previous alumni at halftime.
Streaming will be available through FloSports, with game time scheduled for 12 p.m.