JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With two weeks and three matches remaining in the regular season, the FGCU women's soccer team is set for its final road match. The Eagles travel north to The River City to face the Jacksonville Dolphins Saturday at 7 p.m. as the Green and Blue look to remain atop the ASUN Conference.
 
The match will be covered through Live Stats with a video stream available through ESPN3.
 
SERIES HISTORY
Jacksonville has been a thorn in FGCU's side since the two sides first met in 2007. The Eagles were winless through the first six matches, going 0-2-4 in that time. Since 2012 however, the Eagles have compiled a 4-0-2 mark against the Dolphins, including last season's 2-0 win on Senior Night for the Green and Blue.  Lauren Greene (Lakeland, Fla./George Jenkins HS) and Tabby Tindell provided the goals against a defensive JU side.

Overall, FGCU is 4-2-6 against Jacksonville and of those six draws, three finished 0-0, while the remaining draws finished 1-1.

Should FGCU pick up all three points Saturday, it will be the Eagles' first win in Jacksonville. The Green and Blue are 0-1-3 in The River City.

RPI WATCH
FGCU jumped seven spots in the latest RPI, checking in at No. 29, as of Monday afternoon. In comparison, when FGCU hosted Auburn in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament in 2014, the Eagles were No. 26.
 
LAST TIME OUT
FGCU was one of only two teams to go 2-0 last weekend in the ASUN. The Eagles used a five-goal outburst in the first half Friday, along with a strong defensive performance, to defeat NJIT 6-0. The Eagles received two goals from Marjorie Boilesen (Sao Paulo, Brazil/Porto Seguro/West Florida) and single tallies from Hope Van Wagner (Avon, Ind./Avon HS), Holly Fritz (Cape Coral, Fla./Mariner HS/Florida State), Camille Knudstrup (Lakeland, Fla./George Jenkins HS), as well as the first career goal for Zoey Spitzer (Naples, Fla./Gulf Coast HS) to secure the victory in New Jersey.

Sunday proved to be a tougher contest, with Greene opening the scoring late in the first half against USC Upstate. Cassidy Morgan (Weston, Fla./Cypress Bay HS) then pushed the lead to 2-0 before the Spartans got a goal back two-thirds of the way through. Morgan's second of the day, however, sealed the three points and pushed FGCU to the top of the table.

ASUN AWARD WINNERS
Over eight weeks of the season, FGCU has been well-represented on the list of ASUN weekly award-winners. Spitzer became the latest winner for the Eagles, earning Defensive Player of the Week for her goal and assist against NJIT. In addition, Spitzer has helped the Eagles once again become one of the better defensive units in the country.

As a team, the Eagles have posted a .605 goals against average, the 23rd best in the country. In addition, FGCU has shutout eight opponents (61.5%) this season, the 19th-highest percentage in Division I.

The list of award-winners include:
Aug. 21 – Lindsey Patton (Defensive Player of the Week)
Aug. 28 – Marjorie Boilesen (Player of the Week)
Sept. 5 – Holly Fritz (Player of the Week)
Sept. 11 – Melissa Weck (Defensive Player of the Week
Oct. 2 – Nikki Hudson (Player of the Week)
Oct. 9 – Zoey Spitzer (Defensive Player of the Week)

THE DOLPHINS
Following a 2-2 start, Jacksonville stumbled, winning just one of the next six matches. The Dolphins lone win during that stretch was a 2-0 victory over NJIT to put the Dolphins at 3-8 overall and 1-3 in conference action.

Sope Akindoju leads the Dolphins with four goals followed by a trio of goalscorers, including the Preseason Player of the Year Joelle d'Entremont, with two goals each.

Brittany Hundley is coming off a 12-save performance in goal for the Dolphins, a game which JU fell 4-3 in double overtime to Lipscomb. Hundley has started in eight of JU's 11 matches this season, posting a 1.78 goals against average while allowing 13 goals.

WHERE THEY RANK
FGCU is well represented both as a team and individually among the nation's statistical leaders heading into the weekend. Below is a full listing of FGCU's team and individual national ranks.

As a team:

Category	Rank	Value
Assists Per Game	4	2.92 A/Gm
Scoring Offense	5	2.85 G/Gm
Points Per Game	5	8.62 Pts/Gm
Total Goals	6	37
Total Points	7	112
Total Assists	8	38
Win-Loss-Tie Percentage	17	.808
Shutout Percentage	19	61.5%
Goals Against Average	23	.605
Save Percentage	30	.849

Individually:

Category	Player	Rank	Value
Points Per Game	Marjorie Boilesen	21	1.77 Pts/Gm
Total Goals	Marjorie Boilesen	22	9
Total Points	Marjorie Boilesen	22	23
Goals Per Game	Marjorie Boilesen	26	0.69 G/Gm
Shutouts	Melissa Weck	33	6.2
Goals Against Average	Melissa Weck	36	0.638
Save Percentage	Melissa Weck	40	.846

 
LOOK AT THE SCHEDULE
At 10-2-1 overall, FGCU is closing in on yet another potentially historic campaign. A closer look at the schedule shows just how impressive the season has been.

Both of FGCU's losses have come against RPI Top 100 programs, including the No. 1 overall team in terms of RPI and the #3 team overall in the latest coaches poll, South Carolina. The 2-1 loss to the Gamecocks was controversial, ultimately decided by a penalty decision late in the match.

The Eagles' other loss, a 2-1 decision to Arizona State (No. 68), nearly went in FGCU's favor. The Green and Blue had multiple chances early against the Sun Devils but they could not find the back of the net early.

FGCU's biggest win this season is a 1-0 result at RPI No. 29 Arizona. The Wildcats are currently receiving six votes in the latest United Soccer Coaches Association poll. Arizona has currently won four of its last five matches with its only loss at #2 Stanford. The Wildcats sit sixth in the Pac-12, the third-best conference in terms of conference RPI.

ASUN STANDINGS AND FIXTURES

The current ASUN standings entering the third weekend of action:

		ASUN Record			Overall Record
School	Pts	W	L	T	W	L	T
FGCU	10	3	0	1	10	2	1
Lipscomb	10	3	0	1	6	5	3
UNF	9	3	2	0	9	4	0
Stetson	8	2	1	2	7	3	3
Kennesaw State	4	1	3	1	6	6	3
USC Upstate	4	1	2	1	6	7	1
NJIT	3	1	4	0	7	7	0
Jacksonville	3	1	3	0	3	8	0

 
This week's schedule:
Saturday, Oct. 14
NJIT @ Kennesaw State – 12 PM
Lipscomb @ USC Upstate – 1 PM
FGCU @ Jacksonville – 7 PM
Stetson @ UNF – 7 PM

ASUN DOMINATION
Since joining the ASUN conference, the Eagles have been the gold standard. For seven-straight seasons, the Green and Blue have lifted the ASUN regular season trophy and for five of the last six seasons, FGCU has earned the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Under Jim Blankenship, the Eagles hold a 69-10-14 record against conference foes in the regular season, a regular that only improves when the conference tournament is included (11-0-1).

As part of that impressive run, the Green and Blue are unbeaten in their last 48 matches against conference foes, including the conference tournament. That streak stands as the longest-active streak in the country and the fourth-longest ever.

FGCU also maintains an impressive home record against ASUN foes. The Eagles are 31-0-3 in their last 34 regular season home conference matches. The run of 34-straight unbeaten is the third-longest in the country.

Below is FGCU's record during the regular season and the conference tournament:

	ASUN Regular Season			ASUN Tournament
Year	W	L	T	W	L	T
2007	7	4	0	-	-	-
2008	5	2	3	-	-	-
2009%	6	2	2	-	-	-
2010*	8	0	2	-	-	-
2011*&	7	1	1	2	0	0
2012*&^	7	1	1	2	0	0
2013*	7	0	2	1	0	1
2014*&	7	0	0	2	0	0
2015*&	6	0	1	2	0	0
2016*&	6	0	1	2	0	0
2017	3	0	1	-	-	-
Overall	69	10	14	11	0	1

_{*Indicates ASUN Regular Season Title
& Indicates ASUN Tournament Title and NCAA Tournament berth
^ FGCU's last loss against an ASUN opponent: Oct. 5, 2012 at UNF (2-0)
% FGCU's last home loss to an ASUN opponent: Oct. 3, 2009 vs. Campbell (1-0)}

INCOMING CLASS RECEIVES PRAISE
The 13 newcomers brought in by head coach Jim Blankenship ranks among the best incoming classes in the United States. According to a frequent researcher and respected soccer-community member, FGCU has the 17th-best incoming class across all Division I programs. This class, according to Soccerhunter on BigSoccer.com, has FGCU in front on programs such as Florida, Wake Forest, and USF.

The newcomers have already made an impact tallying 26 goals and 16 assists through 13 matches this season.

REGIONAL RANKINGS
The Eagles moved up to 13th in the United Soccer Coaches Association Southeast Region alongside the likes of South Carolina, Florida, UCF, Alabama, and Arkansas. FGCU currently has not received a vote in the national poll.

FOLLOW ALONG
For constant, news, photos, videos and updates you can follow the women's soccer team on Twitter @FGCU_WSoccer, on Instagram @FGCU_WSoccer or on Facebook: Facebook.com/FGCUWSoccer. You can also find FGCU athletics on YouTube by visiting YouTube.com/FGCUEagles.
 
IRMA RELIEF DONATIONS
In the wake of Hurricane Irma, many individuals and families throughout Southwest Florida are still in desperate need of assistance. To aid in those relief efforts, FGCU Athletics will be collecting donations at all Eagle home games for the immediate future. Donation items most needed include: non-perishable food, clothing, household items and first-aid supplies. Additionally, those unable to attend upcoming home games can drop off donations in canisters located in the Alico Arena lobby. All donations will be given to those hardest hit in Lee and Collier counties.
 
COACH JIM BLANKENSHIP
A veteran of over two decades in collegiate coaching, head coach Jim Blankenship, who was named the ASUN Coach of the Year in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015, has built FGCU women's soccer into a yearly contender in the ASUN Conference and a rising program in the South Region in just 10 seasons. Blankenship started the program in 2007 and has since guided the Eagles to nine double-digit win seasons, culminating with ASUN Regular Season Championships in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. In 2011 and 2012 he also led the Eagles to back-to-back ASUN Tournament titles and became the first team in the history of the university to make it to the NCAA Tournament. The Eagles went on to win the 2014 ASUN Tournament and hosted the first NCAA Championship event on campus. The Eagles earned their fourth NCAA Tournament appearance with the 2015 ASUN Tournament Championship and won their first NCAA game at USF in 2015, while finishing 24th in the nation. In 2016, the Eagles made it three-consecutive trips to the NCAA Tournament with a third-straight ASUN Tournament title. Blankenship has guided FGCU to a 139-49-21 (71.1 W%) overall record through the first 11 seasons of the program's existence, including a 69-10-14 (81.1 W%) mark in the ASUN. Blankenship's impressive career record of 379-120-32 (74.2 W%) over 25 seasons has come while leading FGCU, the University of Miami, Lynn University and St. Thomas University.
 
#FEEDFGCU
FGCU Athletics sponsors events throughout the year to benefit the FGCU Campus Food Pantry (www.fgcu.edu/foodpantry) and the Harry Chapin Food Bank (www.harrychapinfoodbank.org), FGCU Athletics' charities of choice. For more information, including how to make a contribution, please visit www.fgcu.edu/foodpantry and utilize the hashtag #FeedFGCU to help raise awareness