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No. 2 Trojans Face No. 1 Stanford on Sunday
September 28, 2018 | Women's Soccer, Features
SUNDAY - The No. 2 USC women's soccer team stays on the road to face No. 1 Stanford on Sunday.
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GAME 11 -Â No. 2 USC (9-0-1, 2-0-0) at No. 1 Stanford (9-0-1, 2-0-0) - Sept. 30, 1 p.m. (Palo Alto, Calif.)
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HOW TO FOLLOW - Sunday's game will be televised on the Pac-12 Network. Links to the broadcast and live stats will be available on the USC soccer schedule page at USCTrojans.com. Fans can also follow @USC_Wsoccer on Twitter for in-game updates all season long.
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SOCIAL MEDIA - Keep up with everything USC soccer this year by following the Trojans on all of their social media platforms. You can follow @USCWsoccer on Instagram and @USC_Wsoccer on Twitter, and like USC Women's Soccer on Facebook.
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LAST TIME OUT - USC stayed unbeaten in Pac-12 play with a 1-0 overtime win against Cal on Thursday, getting the game-winning goal from Ashleigh Plumptre in the 94th minute. The Trojans opened up conference play last week with a 3-0 win over Washington at home. Leah Pruitt and Penelope Hocking each had a goal and an assist in the game, and Daria Petredes scored the third goal.
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HOT START
IN THE POLLS - USC has moved up or held pat in each poll this season after starting the year at No. 12 in the Preseason United Soccer Coaches Poll. The Trojans are up to No. 2 in both the latest coaches poll and the Top Drawer Soccer rankings.
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SCOUTING STANFORD - The defending national champs come in unbeaten at 9-0-1, 2-0-0 ... The Cardinal went 24-1-0, 11-0-0 last year, winning the Pac-12 and national title ... Stanford was the preseason pick to win the conference again and have been No. 1 in the polls all season.
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MATCHUP VS. THE CARDINAL
WEEKLY HONORS
DEMELO FILE
PRUITT FILE
PRISOCK FILE
COLLINS FILE
HOCKING FILE
INDIVIDUAL QUICK HITS
TEAM QUICK HITS
2018 ROSTER AT-A-GLANCE - USC brings back a pair of All Pac-12 first-teamers in senior Ally Prisock and sophomore Savannah DeMelo, along with All Pac-12 second team honoree Leah Pruitt. DeMelo was also named to the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team along with fellow returners Tara McKeown and Kaylie Collins. The Trojans added the second-ranked recruiting class in the nation this offseason and bring in four highly-experienced transfers as well in Natalie Jacobs (Notre Dame), Megan McCashland (Notre Dame), Alea Hyatt (North Carolina) and Jessie Holmes (Florida).
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ROSTER BREAKDOWN
U-20 WORLD CUP - Four Trojans played for their U-20 National Teams at the U-20 World Cup this summer, with Savannah DeMelo, Tara McKeown and Penelope Hocking representing the U.S., and Ashley Soto playing for Mexico. DeMelo scored four times in three starts for the U.S., including a hat trick against Paraguay. McKeown got one start against Paraguay and Hocking appeared as a sub against Paraguay and Spain. Soto started all three games on the backline for Mexico.
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LAST YEAR - The Trojans are coming off a 15-3-2 season in which they made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament before falling to Baylor in penalty kicks. USC finished tied for second in the Pac-12 after losing only to UCLA and Stanford, and drawing with Utah, during conference play. The Trojans hosted Eastern Washington in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, advancing with a 2-1 win.
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CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY - USC has won two National Championships in its history, grabbing the 2007 and 2016 titles. The Trojans were the first Pac-12 program to win a title in 2007 and the 2016 championship made USC the first Pac-12 program to win multiple titles.
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TROJANS IN THE PROS - Trojan alums currently playing in the NWSL include Morgan Andrews (Seattle Reign), Sammy Jo Prudhomme (Houston Dash), Mandy Freeman, Katie Johnson (Sky Blue FC), Elizabeth Eddy (NC Courage), Samantha Johnson and Amy Rodriguez (Utah Royals FC). Several other Trojans are playing overseas professionally; Savannah Levin with Ko in Sweden, Alex Quincey with Medkila in Norway and Nicole Molen with MTK Hungary. Ashley Nick just recently became the first American (male or female) to sign with Juventus in Italy.
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GAME 11 -Â No. 2 USC (9-0-1, 2-0-0) at No. 1 Stanford (9-0-1, 2-0-0) - Sept. 30, 1 p.m. (Palo Alto, Calif.)
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HOW TO FOLLOW - Sunday's game will be televised on the Pac-12 Network. Links to the broadcast and live stats will be available on the USC soccer schedule page at USCTrojans.com. Fans can also follow @USC_Wsoccer on Twitter for in-game updates all season long.
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SOCIAL MEDIA - Keep up with everything USC soccer this year by following the Trojans on all of their social media platforms. You can follow @USCWsoccer on Instagram and @USC_Wsoccer on Twitter, and like USC Women's Soccer on Facebook.
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LAST TIME OUT - USC stayed unbeaten in Pac-12 play with a 1-0 overtime win against Cal on Thursday, getting the game-winning goal from Ashleigh Plumptre in the 94th minute. The Trojans opened up conference play last week with a 3-0 win over Washington at home. Leah Pruitt and Penelope Hocking each had a goal and an assist in the game, and Daria Petredes scored the third goal.
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HOT START
- The Trojans are outscoring opponents 27-3 currently, the 2nd best goal differential in program history through 10 games.
- USC's 8 shutouts is also the most the team has had through 10 games.
- The Trojans' 9-0-1 mark is the best start to a season in program history.
- USC has trailed for a total of 18 minutes (18:35) all season. (vs. San Diego)
IN THE POLLS - USC has moved up or held pat in each poll this season after starting the year at No. 12 in the Preseason United Soccer Coaches Poll. The Trojans are up to No. 2 in both the latest coaches poll and the Top Drawer Soccer rankings.
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SCOUTING STANFORD - The defending national champs come in unbeaten at 9-0-1, 2-0-0 ... The Cardinal went 24-1-0, 11-0-0 last year, winning the Pac-12 and national title ... Stanford was the preseason pick to win the conference again and have been No. 1 in the polls all season.
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MATCHUP VS. THE CARDINAL
- Sunday's game pits the No. 1 and 2 teams in the country against each other for the second time this season. Stanford also played North Carolina (Sept. 9) when the teams were ranked No. 1 and 2.
- Both squads come in undefeated and 2-0 to start Pac-12 play.
- The matchup features the last two national champions, with Stanford winning in 2017 and USC in 2016.
- Stanford has not lost since Aug. 25, 2017 (at Florida) and hasn't lost at home since Nov. 18, 2016 (vs. Santa Clara). Streaks of 32 and 22 games respectively.
- The Cardinal lead the all-time series between the teams, 17-5-3.
WEEKLY HONORS
- Kaylie Collins - Pac-12 Goalkeeper of the Week (Aug. 27-Sept. 2) - 2 shutouts, 200 scoreless mins, 6 saves (T 0-0 at #4 Florida State, W 3-0 at #22 Florida)
- Ally Prisock - Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Week (Aug. 27-Sept. 2) - central defender for 200 scoreless minutes and 2 shutouts (T 0-0 at #4 Florida State, W 3-0 at #22 Florida)
- Savannah DeMelo - Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Week (Aug. 20-26) - 2 goals, 3 assists (W 6-1 vs. Cal Poly, W 5-0 at Pepperdine)
DEMELO FILE
- Savannah DeMelo is currently tied for 2nd on the team with 14 points on the season (4 goals, 6 assists) and is tied for 5th in the Pac-12.
- Her 6 assists are tied for 12th in the country and 4th in the Pac-12 and her 0.67 assists per game are 10th in the NCAA and 5th in the Pac-12.
- Her 1.56 points per game are tied for 8th the Pac-12 and her 14 total points are tied for 5th.
- Four goals matches her career high from last year.
- Has multiple points in four of the nine games she has played, including a career-best 5 points against Pepperdine. Two goals against Pepperdine matched a career high.
- Was named to the preseason MAC Hermann Trophy watch list.
PRUITT FILE
- Leah Pruitt leads the team lead with 7 goals and 18 total points.
- Seven goals are 33rd in the country and 3rd in the Pac-12. 0.70 goals per game are 5th in the conference.
- 18 total points are 26th in the NCAA and 3rd in the Pac-12.
- Pruitt's team-leading 4 game-winning goals are 5th in the NCAA and tied for the Pac-12 lead.
- Posted career-high 5 points against Cal Poly, matching a career high with 2 goals in the game.
- Also had a two-goal game on Senior Day against Long Beach State
- Has at least a point in 7 of the Trojans' 10 games.
- 16 career assists are tied for 7th on the program's career list.
PRISOCK FILE
- Ally Prisock has started every game for the Trojans since coming to Troy in 2015, a total of 78 so far. She has a chance to break the career record for games played (91) and games started (88).
- Has played every minute as a central defender for the Trojans this season, leading USC to 8 shutouts.
- Notched her third career assist against San Diego, setting up the game-tying goal.
- Has helped lead the Trojans to what is on pace to be the best four-year defensive stretch in program history (0.61 goals against average).
- Was named to the preseason MAC Hermann Trophy watch list and Top Drawer Soccer's Preseason Best XI second team.
COLLINS FILE
- Kaylie Collins has started every game in goal for the Trojans so far this season.
- Her 7 solo-shutouts are 6th in the NCAA and 1st in the Pac-12.
- Her 0.313 goals against average is 5th in the NCAA and 2nd in the Pac-12.
- Has 14 career solo-shutouts, which is tied for 5th on the program's career list.
HOCKING FILE
- Freshman Penelope Hocking's 5 goals are 2nd on the team and tied for 8th in the Pac-12, while her 14 points are tied for 5th in the conference.
- 4 assists are tied for 9th in the Pac-12.
- Has six multi-point games in her first nine collegiate games.
- Had a goal and assist against San Diego and Washington, and had two assists against LBSU.
INDIVIDUAL QUICK HITS
- Ashleigh Plumptre's game-winner against Cal was her 4th career goal. 3 of her 4 career goals have been game-winners.
- Tara McKeown's 4 assists aretied for 9th in the Pac-12 and 2nd on the team.
- Transfer Natalie Jacobs scored a goal in her Trojan debut against UC Irvine on her birthday (Aug. 16).
- Jacobs was named to Top Drawer Soccer's Preseason Best XI third team.
TEAM QUICK HITS
- The Trojans' .950 winning percentage is 2nd in the NCAA.
- USC's 0.80 shutout percentage is 3rd in the country and 0.292 goals against average is 3rd. The Trojans' 8 shutouts and 3 goals allowed are best in the Pac-12.
- USC has the 12th best scoring offense in the country and 3rd best in the Pac-12 with 2.7 goals per game.
- The Trojans' 2.7 assists per game are 9th in the NCAA and 2nd in the Pac-12.
- USC's 8.1 points per game are 8th nationally and 3rd in the league.
2018 ROSTER AT-A-GLANCE - USC brings back a pair of All Pac-12 first-teamers in senior Ally Prisock and sophomore Savannah DeMelo, along with All Pac-12 second team honoree Leah Pruitt. DeMelo was also named to the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team along with fellow returners Tara McKeown and Kaylie Collins. The Trojans added the second-ranked recruiting class in the nation this offseason and bring in four highly-experienced transfers as well in Natalie Jacobs (Notre Dame), Megan McCashland (Notre Dame), Alea Hyatt (North Carolina) and Jessie Holmes (Florida).
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ROSTER BREAKDOWN
- Returners: 16 / Newcomers: 11 (4 Transfers, 7 Freshmen) / Players lost: 11
- By class - GRAD: 2 / SR: 3 / JR: 5 (1 RS) / SO: 9 (3 RS) / FR: 8 (1 RS)
- By position - GK: 4 / DEF: 10 / MF: 9 / FWD: 7 (3 players listed at multiple positions)
- By home state - CA: 19 / WA: 2 / NV, MA, CO, NE, GA: 1 / England: 1
U-20 WORLD CUP - Four Trojans played for their U-20 National Teams at the U-20 World Cup this summer, with Savannah DeMelo, Tara McKeown and Penelope Hocking representing the U.S., and Ashley Soto playing for Mexico. DeMelo scored four times in three starts for the U.S., including a hat trick against Paraguay. McKeown got one start against Paraguay and Hocking appeared as a sub against Paraguay and Spain. Soto started all three games on the backline for Mexico.
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LAST YEAR - The Trojans are coming off a 15-3-2 season in which they made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament before falling to Baylor in penalty kicks. USC finished tied for second in the Pac-12 after losing only to UCLA and Stanford, and drawing with Utah, during conference play. The Trojans hosted Eastern Washington in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, advancing with a 2-1 win.
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CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY - USC has won two National Championships in its history, grabbing the 2007 and 2016 titles. The Trojans were the first Pac-12 program to win a title in 2007 and the 2016 championship made USC the first Pac-12 program to win multiple titles.
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TROJANS IN THE PROS - Trojan alums currently playing in the NWSL include Morgan Andrews (Seattle Reign), Sammy Jo Prudhomme (Houston Dash), Mandy Freeman, Katie Johnson (Sky Blue FC), Elizabeth Eddy (NC Courage), Samantha Johnson and Amy Rodriguez (Utah Royals FC). Several other Trojans are playing overseas professionally; Savannah Levin with Ko in Sweden, Alex Quincey with Medkila in Norway and Nicole Molen with MTK Hungary. Ashley Nick just recently became the first American (male or female) to sign with Juventus in Italy.
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