THE RECORDS
Entering the week, Linfield (5-3-3, 3-3-1 NWC) finds itself tied for third in the NWC standings after a tie with Lewis & Clark last week. George Fox (4-5-1, 1-4-1 NWC) sits at the bottom of the NWC standings, tied for last with Lewis & Clark and Pacific. Willamette (3-3-4, 2-2-2 NWC) split matches last week with a loss to Whitman and a win against Whitworth to launch itself into the middle of the conference standings at sixth place.
 
LINFIELD AT A GLANCE
Linfield has now stayed out of the loss column for three straight matches and looks to continue the momentum as it crosses the midway point of the season. The Wildcats defense has been a staple in 2024 with goalkeeper Alexa Fritz recording six clean sheets on the season to go along with 28 saves. Offensively, Julia Alvarez leads the way with three goals while graduate senior Rae Gerking adds two to go along with two assists. Sidra Griffin leads the Wildcats in minutes played with 905.
 
GEORGE FOX AT A GLANCE
The Bruins are averaging 1.1 goals per game while allowing 1.7 to opponents. Becca Kozak paces the George Fox attack with four goals while Willa Evans and Liv Haima have added two. Emily Robey has taken over goalkeeping duties, registering 31 saves and 10 goals allowed on the season.
 
WILLAMETTE AT A GLANCE
Through six conference games, Willamette has struggled to find consistency with an even 2-2-2 NWC record and rollercoaster scoring so far this season. Nina Krassner-Cybulski spearheads the Bearcats offense with five goals. Ella McComas has contributed two of her own and four different Bearcats have registered one goal. Sam Borngasser leads the goalkeeping unit with nine saves and four shutouts.
 
SERIES HISTORY
The all-time series between Linfield and George Fox in nearly deadlocked with Linfield trailing 24-25-10. The past two meetings have resulted in ties and the 'Cats hold a 16-9-2 advantage at home.
 
Linfield trails Willamette in the all-time series 18-34-7. Linfield has gained some ground in recent years with a 6-2-1 record in the last nine matches.