By RICK PETERSON
TopSports.news
The Washburn University women's soccer team will hit the road again on Friday to face off against the Drury Panthers in a 5 p.m. non-conference matchup.
Washburn soccer will play at Drury on Friday before coming home for a three-game homestand. [File photo/TSN]
"Drury will be another great test for our team. They are well coached and organized," said Washburn coach Davy Phillips. "I'm looking forward to seeing our growth from a really good week of training this week.
"We are learning some really good things about the potential of our team and games like Drury present such a great learning environment as we continue to push our performances and efforts against teams that will prepare us for MIAA play."
The Ichabods spent last weekend in St. Louis, where they tied 1-1 against No. 25 Maryville on Thursday evening and lost 3-0 to Missouri-St. Louis on Saturday afternoon.
The Ichabods feature two freshmen in the starting lineup -- midfielder Bricelyn Betts and forward Kate Hinck.
Washburn also includes many freshmen off the bench, one being Leah Henke, who scored the equalizer in the final seconds of the opening game of the season.
Both WU goalkeepers, senior Alli Harrington and freshman Lili Everley, have played 90 minutes this season, each totaling three saves.
Washburn has out-shot opponents 26-17 and corner kicks 10-5, so far this season.
The Panthers opened their season with a 1-0 home victory over Emporia State.
Drury was previously ranked 14th in the USC preseason polls and received votes this past week.
Last season Drury was knocked out in the NCAA third round by Grand Valley State.
Washburn will play their home opener at 1 p.m. Sunday at Yager Stadium against the University of Mary.
Sunday's match will open a three-game homestand for the Ichabods.
