BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- The LIU Brooklyn women's soccer team will be looking to rebound from a tough road trip to Tennessee last weekend with a pair of non-conference games at Hartford on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 5 p.m. and then at home on Sunday, Sept. 9 against Iona at 1 p.m.

LIU LOSES ON LATE GOAL IN DOUBLE OT
The Blackbirds (1-3-1) dropped both games of their recent road trip to the Volunteer State last week, falling 4-0 to MIddle Tennessee, then losing in final minute at Belmont on a defection, falling 2-1 to the Bruins. Freshman Meredith Hill had the only tally for LIU in the two games, her second of the season. Hill's goal was a free kick from 40 yards out with only 12 minutes remaining in the game, giving the Blackbirds a short-lived 1-0 lead was one for the highlight reel. Senior Marian Awad leads the team with six points (three goals).

HARTFORD OUTLOOK
Hartford (5-1) is off to a strong start, having garnered two of the first three America East Players of the Week this season in Gabriela Gamory (Aug, 20) and Kaila Lozada (Sept. 4) just this past week. The Hawks have won three straight and are atop the America East stats and standings as they head into a three game stretch against NEC schools with Wagner and FDU coming up after the Blackbirds. LIU is 2-1 all-time against Hartford, following a thrilling 3-2 win last season in Brooklyn.

IONA OUTLOOK
The Gaels (2-4) have a pair of wins against NEC foes Sacred Heart to open the season and Wagner just this past weekend. Amber Crispin and Faith Preziosi lead the MAAC member with two goals each through the early part of the season. The two teams have split eight previous meetings (4-4) with last year's game in New Rochelle ending with a 2-1 overtime win in favor of the home team.

BACK ON THE ROAD NEXT WEEK
The Blackbirds will go back up to Connecticut to face Yale on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. before heading over to Binghamton on Sunday for a 1 p.m. kickoff to conclude the weekend.