Two Top 25 Matchups On Tap

Commodores host No. 13 Michigan Wednesday, No. 21 Penn State Sunday

Vanderbilt Commodores (4-2) vs. No. 13 Michigan Wolverines (4-1)
Wednesday, March 4 • 1 p.m.
Vanderbilt Soccer/Lacrosse Complex
Nashville, Tenn.

Vanderbilt Commodores (4-2) vs. No. 21 Penn State Nittany Lions (4-1)
Sunday, March 8 • 1 p.m.
Vanderbilt Soccer/Lacrosse Complex
Nashville, Tenn.

The Commodores are coming off a narrow 14-13 victory over 10th-ranked Denver. They will face a pair of top 25 challenges this week when No. 13 Michigan and No. 21 Penn State come to town.

This will only be the second all-time meeting between the Commodores and Wolverines. Vanderbilt won the first matchup in April 2014, 16-9. Penn State holds a 13-7 advantage in the series – the last time the Commodores defeated the Nittany Lions was March 2010.

2 • This is only the second all-time meeting against Michigan.

3 • This is the Commodores third and fourth ranked matchups this season, they are 1-1 against top 25 teams.

4 • The Commodores are playing their fourth-consecutive home game.

4 • Four Commodores – Karlie Bucci, Gabby Fornia, Bri Gross and Emily Mathewson – have double-digits in points through four games.

13 • Gabby Fornia has a team-high 13 assists on the season.

14 • The Commodores have had 14 different scorers this season.

17 • Bri Gross has a career-high 17 goals this season. She leads the team in goals and points.

87 • Vanderbilt has scored 87 goals (14.5 per game) this season.

92 • Through six games, the Commodores have a clearing percentage of 92.5. Vanderbilt ranks ninth nationally in clearing percentage.

162 • Emily Mathewson recorded her 162nd career point against Denver, moving into the top 10 in Vanderbilt history.