NORTHAMPTON, Mass.--The Smith College soccer team (3-2-1) will play at home for the first time in 18 days when the Pioneers host Westfield State University (4-3) in a non-conference soccer game on Wednesday afternoon.
Last Meeting: Â Westfield State handed Smith a 3-0 loss on September 26, 2012. Â The Owls scored three second half goals to break open a scoreless game at the half.
The Series: Â Westfield State leads 11-2. Â The Owls have won the last five meetings, all by shutout.
Fast Facts: Â Westfield State ended a two game losing streak with a 3-0 win over Fitchburg State on Saturday...it was the Owls' third shutout of the season...Westfield State has a diverse offense, with four players scoring two goals, and two more with one each...this is the second to last non-conference game of the year for Smith...The Pioneers are coming off a 2-1 win over Clark University in overtime on Saturday...it was Smith's first win in a conference opener since 2005...Smith has played consecutive overtime games after a draw with Elms...the Pioneers played in three straight OT contests last season, winning one and losing two...
Next Up: Â Smith returns to NEWMAC action with a road game at Babson College on September 28 at 1 p.m. Â Westfield State will also have a league game, hosting Bridgewater State in a MASCAC contest at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
