TACOMA, Washington – The No. 20/22 Puget Sound women's soccer team hosts its final homestand of the season this weekend to take on Willamette (Oct. 30) and Linfield (Oct. 31). Both matches start at 12 p.m. on East Field. 

Celebrating seniors
Before kickoff Sunday, Puget Sound will honor its nine senior members: Tess Carden, Jasmine Chapman, Kalina Cordero, Genny Jilka, Meghan Jones, Kaitlyn McIsaac, Kylee Roath, Layla Santos, and Kiana Serrao.

Trio of rankings
Puget Sound (14-0-2, 10-0-2 NWC) is ranked No. 20 in the nation by United Soccer Coaches, and No. 22 by D3soccer.com. The Loggers come in ranked No. 3 in the West Region by NCAA D-III.
 
Logjam
The Loggers have a defense that keeps opponents at a standstill. On the season, Puget Sound has allowed only three goals for a 0.18 goals-against average - which is second-best in the nation. Chaylea Tome leads all of NCAA D-III in shutouts with 12.
 
Pick your poison
Radhika Webster Schultz's game-winning goal against Pacific on Oct. 24 gave her six on the season. Webster Schultz, Kylee Roath (6) and Genny Jilka (5) are still the conference's top scoring trio.
 
Dishing 'em out
Ava Cholakian has five assists on the season, good for second best in the conference.
 
Scouting Willamette (5-11, 4-8 NWC)
The Bearcats are riding consecutive wins over Whitman (Oct. 23) and Whitworth (Oct. 24). The Loggers and Bearcats last met on Oct. 30, with Puget Sound coming out on top ,3-0. The Loggers scored all three goals in the second hald. Emma Blackburn comes into this matchup against the Loggers leading the Bearcats in scoring with four goals.
 
Scouting (Linfield (3-11-2, 2-9-1 NWC)
The Wildcats are on a three-game losing streak entering this weekend. Despite Linfield's record, the Wildcats gave the Loggers all they could handle in their last matchup (Oct. 3). After Puget Sound scored first in the 25th minute, Linfield responded right away with a goal of its own in the 28th minute. Just before the half was set to come to an end, Tess Carden put the Loggers ahead, 2-1. Puget Sound rode that momentum the rest of the game, winning 2-1 on the road.