The Dallas Baptist Women's Soccer team opens Heartland Conference play this weekend at McMurry University on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 pm. The Patriots (3-3-1) hope to find some consistency on this road trip after playing .500 in non-conference action.
 
PREVIOUS OUTING – DBU was unable to weather a late surge by the Hilltoppers dropping a 2-0 decision in a shortened contest due to lightening. Lauren Heller delivered both goals for SEU, with the first occurring less than a minute before an hour and a half delay in the 76^th minute.
 
The Patriots weren't without opportunities early on, firing three of five first half shot attempts on goal, but with no luck. Heller added her second goal to place the game out of reach minutes before officials ended the contest at 84:41 minutes. The contest counted as a non-conference match.
 
ECCLES LEADS OFFENSE – Sophomore Lindsey Eccles holds the team lead with three goals, including two game-winners. The Denton, Texas, native received Heartland Offensive Player of the Week in week two for her clutch performances against Central Oklahoma and West Texas A&M.
 
SCOUTING MCMURRY – McMurry (3-3) enters Saturday's contest coming off a 1-0 victory over the University of the Southwest. Destin Connally knocked in the lone goal at the 31 minute mark off a corner kick. Chanel felder picked up 10 saves in the shutout.
 
The Warhark's 15 team goals ranks third in the Heartland, and 2.50 goals per game average puts the team in second. Aleria Luna leads the team with three goals.
 
The Patriots handled McMurry in two contests last season claiming both matches 10-0 and 5-0 at home and on the road, respectively. Current senior Danielle Presley notched a hat trick in the first contest and contributed two goals at Abilene.
 
Sophomores Annie Wells and Dixie Kurrus also found the back of the net in the road match. Junior Lea Sedwick tallied three goals combined between the two games against the Warhawks. Junior Kerry Edwards worked the net in both shutouts.
 
WORTH NOTING – St. Edward's two goals were the first allowed by the Patriots at home this season. Opponents had been held scoreless for 257:62 minutes. DBU's next two road games complete the only trip in October. Last season, the Women's Soccer team went 9-1 in Heartland Conference games.
 
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LADY PATRIOTS (PART 3)
 
This edition we will be introducing freshman Rebecca Kernen and senior Kelsey Hall.
 
  #25 Rebecca Kernen
 
  Position: F
  Height: 5-6
  Class: Freshman
  Hometown: Carrollton, Texas
 




 
Favorite movie?
 
"Karate Kid, Pride and Prejudice, Phantom of the Opera, and The Lion King"
 
What is your favorite team of any sport?
 
"U.S. Women's National Soccer Team"
 
Favorite hobby outside of soccer?
 
"Playing the piano, hiking on nature trails, playing with animals, and making cards"
 
Why you chose to play at DBU?
 
"I believe God is calling me to be here and my coaches and teammates are awesome! The campus and academic programs are great! Go Patriots!
                            
Name something interesting about you that not many people know?
 
"I have 12 different pets including: three rabbits, three box turtles, an alligator snapping turtle, two fire belly toads, a cockatiel, a bearded dragon, and a Chinese water dragon!
 
Favorite Bible Verse?
 
"Philippians 3:12-14"
 
 
  #8 Kelsey Hall
 
  Position: MF
  Height: 5-6
  Class: Senior
  Hometown: Mansfield, Texas
 




 
Favorite movie?
 
"Baby Momma"
 
What is something you must have for a roadtrip?
 
"Sweettarts"
 
Something not many people know about me:
 
"My hair is naturally blonde"
 
Favorite team of any sport
 
"Texas Rangers"
                   
Favorite Bible Verse
 
"John 16:33"
 
Favorite hobby outside of soccer?
 
"Traveling"