Last Action: The Cardinals picked up their first home win of the season, beating Marian 5-0 Saturday… Gustavus, meanwhile, dropped its third straight, falling to St. Benedict 5-0 Saturday.

Last Meeting: Gustavus erupted for five first-half goals — including four in the game's first seven minutes — en route to a 5-0 win over the Cardinals on Oct. 1, 2003.

This and That:

Ashley Kirkman Netted 1st 2 collegaite goals vs. Marian

The Cardinals have now posted 16 goals this season — surpassing last year's total by three. … SMU's three wins equals the Cardinals' win total of a year ago. … Amy Cory (Crystal Lake, Ill.), who leads the team in goals (6) and points (12), was held without a goal in a game in which SMU scored for the first time this season vs. Marian. … Ashley Kirkman (Stillwater, Minn.), Abby D'Acquisto (Racine, Wis.) and Stefanie Lamusga (Prior Lake, Minn.) all scored their first collegiate goals vs. Marian. … SMU's 5-0 win vs. the Sabres Saturday was their third win in their last four games. … Jennifer Johnson (Racine, Wis.) did not have to make a save in recording the shutout vs. Marian. … The Gusties have been outscored 9-1 during their three-game losing streak, including back-to-back shutout losses in their last two games. … GAC is winless on the road (0-1-1). … Amy Larson is the team’s offensive leader with three goals and seven assists.