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Stony Brook, N.Y. - The Stony Brook women’s soccer team (3-7-2, 0-2-0 AE) returns home in search of three points on Thursday, Oct. 8, when it hosts the Albany Great Danes (6-6-1, 1-1-1 AE) at 7 p.m.

Scouting Albany

The Great Danes picked up their first conference loss on Sunday, falling to New Hampshire 1-0 to drop to .500 in conference play. Reigning America East Rookie of the Year Vivian Vega has had another strong season, ranking second in the conference with six goals. Alexa Schneider leads the team with 14 points on five goals and four assists, while Kiana Rugar has added four goals and three assists. As a team, Albany ranks second in the conference in scoring offense, averaging 1.62 goals per game. The Seawolves are 13-5 vs. the Great Danes in series history, but Albany won last year’s match, 2-1.

Home Cooking

The Seawolves have been difficult to beat on their home turf this season. They are unbeaten in their last five home games, going 3-0-2 and outscoring their opponents 9-4. Over the last four seasons, they have recorded a record of 21-6-6 at LaValle Stadium, which is a .727 winning percentage. They are 7-4-1 in home conference matches during that span.

Slow Starts

Stony Brook will seek a fast start on Thursday. In its first two America East contests, they have been undone by a first half goal, losing both games 1-0. For the season, they have been outscored 8-3 in first halves, but have outscored opponents 9-8 in second halves. They are 0-4 when trailing at halftime and 1-0 when leading.