Series Record: Since both teams entered the GLIAC, the Dragons and Eagles are dead even at 6-6-2.
Previous Matchup: The Dragons fell 1-0 to the Ashland Eagles earlier this year, allowing a corner kick goal in the 80th minute.
Tournament Bound: For the first time since 2012 the Tiffin University women's soccer team will play in the postseason. Tiffin will also be hosting a game in the GLIAC Tournament for the first time since 2010.
Ortenzi On The Doorstep: Samantha Ortenzi sits just four saves away from 500 for her career. She has snagged 113 saves this season, 5th most in a single season in Tiffin history. In her last four games, she has allowed only two goals while pitching two shutouts.
Four Game Heater: The Dragons have won four straight games, with two being shutouts. The last time Tiffin won four straight games was during the 2012 season.
Peaking At The Right Time: Ashland has been hot down the stretch, winning 8 of their last 10 games. The Eagles have collected three shutouts in the eight wins, and have outscored the opposition 21-15 with the lone outlier being a 7-0 loss to Grand Valley State.
Players To Watch:
Morgan Bittengle: The senior leads the Eagles in goals with 12 and points with 24.
Kelsey McKernan: Sitting second on the team in points with 11, Kelsey has seven assists and two goals.