GAME NOTES: No. 2 UWF continues GSC play on the road

September 27, 2012

Argos look to extend eight-game winning streak against UAH and Shorter

Shanice Monteith leads the Argos off the bench with two goals and an assist this season (Photo by Chris Nelson)

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The West Florida women’s soccer team looks to extend its eight-game winning streak on the road against Alabama-Huntsville in Huntsville, Ala. at 1 p.m. CT Friday and against Shorter in Rome, Ga. at 2 p.m. ET. The Argonauts (8-0, 4-0 Gulf South Conference) carry an 11-game unbeaten streak dating back to last season.

2012 Women's Soccer Game Notes:
8/30 vs. Belmont Abbey, Mount Olive
9/6 vs. Rollins, Florida Southern
9/13 @ Union, North Alabama
9/20 vs. Christian Brothers, Delta State
9/27 @ Alabama-Huntsville, Shorter

Leading the conference
The Argonauts are the only undefeated team remaining in the GSC in both conference and overall records. West Florida has outscored conference opponents 12-2 this season. The Argos lead the GSC in shots per game (20.25), fewest goals allowed (6) and shutouts (3). UWF is ranked second in overall shots (162), points (63), and goals (25).

Stacking up against the nation
West Florida is not only ranked No. 2 in the nation, the Argos are among the leaders in many top categories as well. UWF is ranked No. 14 in Division II in scoring offense and is one of seven teams to win every match this season. Sashana Campbell is tied for fifth in Division II with three game-winning goals while Shelby Bush is in the top-30 in total goals scored (7).

Iron women
Senior Tori Fish has started 47 consecutive games for the Argos dating back to the 2010 season. Senior Rachel Cutts has started 29 consecutive games dating back to 2010, and sophomore Kelly Andres has started every game of her career at UWF with 26 starts.

Defense continues to impress
The Argonauts have allowed more than one goal just once this season. Two-time Defender of the Week Sarah Story has been a big reason for the Argos’ success, but she has had a wealth of help from defenders Rachel Cutts and Taylor Harbison. Last weekend against Christian Brothers and Delta State, it was a team effort as UWF outshot its opponents 51-11 and Argo keepers made a total of five saves on six chances.