CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Thunderbird Women's Soccer Team will travel to Texas for a two-game road stretch that will be critical for postseason play.
Head Coach Kai Edwards said
"We are in a four-team tournament for two spots into the WAC tournament. We will play on the front foot and go after the result relentlessly and together for all 180 minutes this weekend."
Match Information
Match One
Who: Abilene Christian (2-6-6) (0-4-0)
When: Thursday, October 17 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Abilene, Texas
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: HERE
Match Two
Who: Tarleton State (7-6-3) (1-3-0)
When: Sunday, October 20 at 12:00 p.m.
Where: Tarleton, Texas
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: HERE
The Wildcats
ACU is currently on a four-game losing skid, having played the top four teams in the conference and most recently coming off a 4-1 loss against Utah Valley.
The Wildcats have scored just 10 goals this year while conceding 23. They're led by Peyton Hill and Chayse Thorn, each with five points tallied on two goals and an assist. They both also have 27 shots and 14 shots on goal.
Four goalkeepers have played at least 90 minutes for ACU, with Lilli Ross leading the team in games played at starts at 11. She has allowed 15 goals on a 77% save percentage.
The Texans
Tarleton State already has seven wins on the year, including a 2-1 victory over California Baptist in Riverside. That win puts them two points ahead of the Thunderbirds in the WAC standings and could prove pivotal in advancing to the postseason tournament.
The Texans have scored 25 goals on the year and allowed just 15. Their shot-on-goal percentage is 52%.
Three players have eight points on the year: Jaycie Bass (2G, 4A), Lauren Grissom (4G), and Sam Liaty (3G, 2A). Regan Wagg isn't far behind with seven points on two goals and three assists. 13 players have scored a goal for the Texans, and nine players have at least two goals scored.
Mikayla Kendall has allowed just 13 goals through 16 games played and already has 88 saves on the year. She is up to four shutouts and has seven wins in net.
The Thunderbirds
SUU continues to play impressive soccer. The last three games have all been against the currently ranked No. 1 opponent in the conference, and the team has put together four shutout halves.
Darya Mosallaei won goalkeeper of the week after her shutout tie against Seattle U. She now has 60 saves on the year.
Whitney Gardner still leads the team in total points and goals and is tied for the lead in assists. Steph Roper now has 10 shots on goal but hasn't yet been able to squeak one into the back of the net. She remains a significant offensive presence and will surely get into the scoring column soon.
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