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GAME DAY PREVIEW
The Records
Linfield enters the week at 2-8 overall and 2-6 in Northwest Conference play. Willamette sits in third place in the NWC standings at 7-4 overall with a 5-3 NWC mark.
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Linfield At A Glance
The Wildcats are back in action after a week off during Spring Break. They’re looking to bounce back from three straight home losses. Gabby Crist’s 34 goals, 41 points and 65 shots all rank in the NWC’s top 10. She leads the team with seven assists. Erynn McCurdy (11) and Maizri Chandler (10) have also notched double digit goals this spring. Grayce Miller has anchored the Linfield defense with 28 ground balls and as many caused turnovers. Caity Babcock has been the most efficient in goal with 49 saves and a 9.93 goals against average.
Willamette At A Glance
The Bearcats are tackling a three-game week. They hosted Cal Lutheran on Tuesday and Pacific on Saturday before making the short trip to McMinnville to take on the Wildcats on Easter Sunday. Four players have 20 or more goals this season. The group is led by Tati Klenk’s 36 goals and Catie Kawamura’s 28. Lily Bachiochi has racked up 24 goals to go with an NWC-leading 27 assists. Shelby Sawyer is 5-4 in her 10 appearances. Her 80 saves are good for No. 3 in the conference.
The Series
Linfield is 4-3 in the all-time series with Willamette, averaging 13.71 goals per game. The Wildcats won the first three meetings, but the Bearcats have taken three of the last four, including the most recent affair, a 15-10 decision on March 5 in Salem.
