The University of Akron Athletics
Thursday, October 14
Akron, Ohio
7:00 PM
University of Akron
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Northern Illinois
Akron Set to Face Northern Illinois and Western Michigan
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AKRON, Ohio-Â The University of Akron women's soccer team (3-11-0, 1-5-0 MAC) will continue conference play this week hosting Northern Illinois (4-10-0, 1-5-0 MAC) Thursday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at FirstEnergy Stadium, followed by traveling to Kalamazoo, Mich. to face Western Michigan on Sunday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. at the WMU Soccer Complex.
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Oct. 14 vs Northern Illinois | 7 p.m. | FirstEnergy Stadium | Akron, Ohio
Live Stats:Â www.GoZips.com
Oct. 17 vs Western Michigan | 2 p.m. | WMU Soccer Complex | Kalamazoo, Mich
Live Stats:Â www.GoZips.comÂ
Watch: https://bit.ly/3v8sX0L
SCOUTING AKRON:
Akron returns eight starters in 2021, including four of its top-five goal scorers led by junior Sydney Worthy (Groveport, Ohio), who posted team-high marks in goals (3), points (8), shots (13) and game-winners (2). Tallying one goal each for the Zips was redshirt junior Aislinn Meaney (Ennis, Ireland), junior Carly Pcholinsky (South Park, Pa.) and freshman Annabel Thomas (Canonsburg, Pa.). Sophomore GK Vanessa Berlin (Gau-Oderheim, Germany) returns for Akron after starting six games this past spring and recording 35 saves.
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Akron enters Thursday's game 3-11-0 overall and 1-5-0 in MAC play after completing a 2-0 shutout over Eastern Michigan on Sunday. The Zips posted a 17-10 advantage in shots on the afternoon, including 9-4 edge in shots on goal. Redshirt Aislinn Meaney (Claire, Ireland) led the Zips' attack with four shots. Katie Stafford and Worthy both scored goals for the Zips in the game.
Stafford paces the Zips this season in goals (4), and points (9) while Meaney leads the squad in shots (22) and shots on goal (11).  Freshman goalkeeper Penelope Cuirinier (Mionnay, France) has recorded 66 saves on the campaign.
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Akron is led by seventh-year head coach Noreen Herlihy, who maintains a 34-72-14 ledger at the helm of the Zips' program, and a 284-185-44 mark in 27 campaigns overall as a head coach.
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SCOUTING NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Northern Illinois enters play this Thursday, standing at 4-10-0 overall and 1-5-0 in MAC play after falling to Ohio, 4-0 on Sunday.
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The Huskies are led by Haley Hoppe who paces the squad in goals (6), points (14), and shots (47), followed by Amanda Czerniak with two goals and 11 shots. Goalkeeper Sadie McGill has played in 11 games and has recorded 67 saves.
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The Huskies are led by 4th-year head coach Julie Colhoff who maintains a 9-50-2 ledger at the helm of the Northern Illinois program.
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SERIES HISTORY
Since 2001, Northern Illinois and Akron have competed 19 times on the pitch with the Huskies holding a 9-8-2 advantage over the Zips. Akron is coming off a victory against NIU in 2019 (3-0) and owns a 4-1-1 record in the last five meetings.Â
SCOUTING WESTERN MICHIGAN
Western Michigan enters play on Sunday standing at 3-10-0 and 1-5-0 in MAC play after falling 3-2 against Kent State in overtime on Sunday.
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The Broncos are led by Bailey Korhorn who paces the squad in goals (5), points (12), shots (33), and shots on goal (21). Goalkeeper Maggie Rogers has appeared in 12 games and has registered 60 total saves.
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The Broncos are led by 3rd-year head coach Scott Hall who maintains a 17-22-3 ledger at the helm of the Western Michigan program.
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SERIES HISTORY
The all-time series between Akron and Western Michigan goes in favor of the Broncos edging the Zips, 13-2-2 overall in 17 contests since 2001. In the last meeting (Oct. 18, 2019), Akron fell the Broncos, 2-1.
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UP NEXT
Akron will return to action on Thursday, Oct. 21 as the Zips travel to Toledo for a 6 p.m. game. The Zips return home on Sunday, Oct. 24 for a 1 p.m. game against Bowling Green at FirstEnergy Stadium.
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AKRON, Ohio-Â The University of Akron women's soccer team (3-11-0, 1-5-0 MAC) will continue conference play this week hosting Northern Illinois (4-10-0, 1-5-0 MAC) Thursday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at FirstEnergy Stadium, followed by traveling to Kalamazoo, Mich. to face Western Michigan on Sunday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. at the WMU Soccer Complex.
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Oct. 14 vs Northern Illinois | 7 p.m. | FirstEnergy Stadium | Akron, Ohio
Live Stats:Â www.GoZips.com
Oct. 17 vs Western Michigan | 2 p.m. | WMU Soccer Complex | Kalamazoo, Mich
Live Stats:Â www.GoZips.comÂ
Watch: https://bit.ly/3v8sX0L
SCOUTING AKRON:
Akron returns eight starters in 2021, including four of its top-five goal scorers led by junior Sydney Worthy (Groveport, Ohio), who posted team-high marks in goals (3), points (8), shots (13) and game-winners (2). Tallying one goal each for the Zips was redshirt junior Aislinn Meaney (Ennis, Ireland), junior Carly Pcholinsky (South Park, Pa.) and freshman Annabel Thomas (Canonsburg, Pa.). Sophomore GK Vanessa Berlin (Gau-Oderheim, Germany) returns for Akron after starting six games this past spring and recording 35 saves.
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Akron enters Thursday's game 3-11-0 overall and 1-5-0 in MAC play after completing a 2-0 shutout over Eastern Michigan on Sunday. The Zips posted a 17-10 advantage in shots on the afternoon, including 9-4 edge in shots on goal. Redshirt Aislinn Meaney (Claire, Ireland) led the Zips' attack with four shots. Katie Stafford and Worthy both scored goals for the Zips in the game.
Stafford paces the Zips this season in goals (4), and points (9) while Meaney leads the squad in shots (22) and shots on goal (11).  Freshman goalkeeper Penelope Cuirinier (Mionnay, France) has recorded 66 saves on the campaign.
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Akron is led by seventh-year head coach Noreen Herlihy, who maintains a 34-72-14 ledger at the helm of the Zips' program, and a 284-185-44 mark in 27 campaigns overall as a head coach.
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SCOUTING NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Northern Illinois enters play this Thursday, standing at 4-10-0 overall and 1-5-0 in MAC play after falling to Ohio, 4-0 on Sunday.
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The Huskies are led by Haley Hoppe who paces the squad in goals (6), points (14), and shots (47), followed by Amanda Czerniak with two goals and 11 shots. Goalkeeper Sadie McGill has played in 11 games and has recorded 67 saves.
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The Huskies are led by 4th-year head coach Julie Colhoff who maintains a 9-50-2 ledger at the helm of the Northern Illinois program.
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| NIU | AKRON | |
| Overall Record | 4-10-0 | 3-11-0 |
| Conference Record | 1-5-0 | 1-5-0 |
| Goals | 14 | 12 |
| Goals-Shot Attempts | 14-116 | 12-140 |
| Goals Per Game | 1 | 0.86 |
| Assists | 8 | 9 |
| Shots | 116 | 140 |
| Shot on Goal | 61 | 60 |
| Shots Percentage | .121 | .086 |
| Shots on Goal Per Game | 4.36 | 4.29 |
| Shots Per Game | 8.29 | 10.00 |
| Corner Kicks | 37 | 41 |
| Opponent Corner Kicks | 95 | 66 |
| Penalty Kicks | 2-2 | 1-1Â |
| Opponent Penalty Kicks | 1-1 | 1-1Â |
SERIES HISTORY
Since 2001, Northern Illinois and Akron have competed 19 times on the pitch with the Huskies holding a 9-8-2 advantage over the Zips. Akron is coming off a victory against NIU in 2019 (3-0) and owns a 4-1-1 record in the last five meetings.Â
SCOUTING WESTERN MICHIGAN
Western Michigan enters play on Sunday standing at 3-10-0 and 1-5-0 in MAC play after falling 3-2 against Kent State in overtime on Sunday.
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The Broncos are led by Bailey Korhorn who paces the squad in goals (5), points (12), shots (33), and shots on goal (21). Goalkeeper Maggie Rogers has appeared in 12 games and has registered 60 total saves.
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The Broncos are led by 3rd-year head coach Scott Hall who maintains a 17-22-3 ledger at the helm of the Western Michigan program.
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| WMU | AKRON | |
| Overall Record | 3-10-0 | 3-11-0 |
| Conference Record | 1-5-0 | 1-5-0 |
| Goals | 16 | 12 |
| Goals-Shot Attempts | 16-138 | 12-140 |
| Goals Per Game | 1.23 | 0.86 |
| Assists | 13 | 9 |
| Shots | 138 | 140 |
| Shot on Goal | 73 | 60 |
| Shots Percentage | .116 | .086 |
| Shots on Goal Per Game | 5.62 | 4.29 |
| Shots Per Game | 10.62 | 10.00 |
| Corner Kicks | 53 | 41 |
| Opponent Corner Kicks | 75 | 66 |
| Penalty Kicks | 2-2 | 1-1Â |
| Opponent Penalty Kicks | 0-0 | 1-1Â |
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SERIES HISTORY
The all-time series between Akron and Western Michigan goes in favor of the Broncos edging the Zips, 13-2-2 overall in 17 contests since 2001. In the last meeting (Oct. 18, 2019), Akron fell the Broncos, 2-1.
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UP NEXT
Akron will return to action on Thursday, Oct. 21 as the Zips travel to Toledo for a 6 p.m. game. The Zips return home on Sunday, Oct. 24 for a 1 p.m. game against Bowling Green at FirstEnergy Stadium.
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