Zips to Battle Miami and Ball State

Thursday, September 30

Akron, Ohio

7:00 PM

University of Akron

Miami

September 29 | Women's Soccer

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AKRON, Ohio- The University of Akron women's soccer team (2-8-0, 0-2-0 MAC) will continue conference play this week with a home match against Miami (5-2-3, 2-0-0 MAC) on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. at FirstEnergy Stadium, before traveling to Ball State (3-4-1, 1-0-1 MAC) on Sunday, Oct. 3 slated for 2 p.m.

Sept. 30 vs Miami | 7 p.m. | FirstEnergy Stadium | Akron, Ohio
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Oct. 3 at Ball State 2 p.m. | Briner Sports Complex | Muncie, Ind.
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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.

Akron enters Thursday's game 2-8-0 overall and 0-2-0 in MAC play after falling to Ohio, 1-0 on Sunday. The Bobcats struck 50 seconds into the second half when Shae Robertson found the back of the net and took a 1-0 lead, sealing the win for Ohio. Junior Sydney Worthy (Groveport, Ohio) led the Zips' offensive efforts with firing off four of Akron's 10 shots, with one on goal, while freshman Calli Swisher (Pittsburgh, Ohio) and junior Carly Pcholinsky (South Park, Pa.) both added two shots.

Stafford paces the Zips this season in goals (3), points (7) and shots on goal (4), while Meaney leads the squad in shots (15) and shots on goal (7). Freshman goalkeeper Penelope Cuirinier (Mionnay, France) has recorded 51 saves on the campaign.

Akron is led by seventh-year head coach Noreen Herlihy, who maintains a 33-69-14 ledger at the helm of the Zips' program, and a 283-182-44 mark in 27 campaigns overall as a head coach.

SCOUTING MIAMI
Miami enters plays this Thursday, standing at 5-2-3 overall and 2-0-0 in MAC play after securing a 2-1 victory over Eastern Michigan.

The RedHawks are led by sophomore Julia Hoffmann who paces the squad in goals (3), while sophomore Haley Anspach leads the team with 30 shots, assits (3) and points (7). Senior goalkeeper Izzie Vaccri has played in ten games and has recorded 29 saves.

The RedHawks are led by 4th-year head coach Courtney Sirmans who maintains a 16-33-5 ledger at the helm of the Miami program.

	MIAMI	AKRON
Overall Record	5-2-3	2-8-0
Conference Record	2-0-0	0-2-0
Goals	13	8
Goals-Shot Attempts	13-137	8-96
Goals Per Game	1.3	0.8
Assists	10	6
Shots	137	96
Shot on Goal	67	41
Shots Percentage	.095	.083
Shots on Goal Per Game	6.70	4.10
Shots Per Game	13.70	9.60
Corner Kicks	64	31
Opponent Corner Kicks	38	43
Penalty Kicks	0-2	1-1
Opponent Penalty Kicks	0-0	1-1

SERIES HISTORY
Akron and Miami are meeting for the 24th time in program history with the RedHawks leading the all-time series 21-8-3. Miami claimed a 1-0 victory last season on March 21, 2021 at FirstEnergy Stadium.

SCOUTING BALL STATE
Ball State enters play on Sunday standing at 3-4-1and 1-0-1 in MAC play after taking down Central Michigan, 2-1 on Sunday.

The Cardinals are led by senior Chelsy Ralph who paces the squad in goals (3), points (6), shots (11), and shots on goal (5). Senior goalkeeper Alex DeRuvo has appeared in all games and has registered 22 total saves.

The Cardinals are led by 3rd-year head coach Josh Rife who maintains a 24-12-2 ledger at the helm of the Ball State program.

	BALL ST	AKRON
Overall Record	3-4-1	2-8-0
Conference Record	1-0-1	0-2-0
Goals	10	8
Goals-Shot Attempts	10-99	8-96
Goals Per Game	1.25	0.8
Assists	6	6
Shots	99	96
Shot on Goal	47	41
Shots Percentage	.101	.083
Shots on Goal Per Game	4.88	4.10
Shots Per Game	8.62	9.60
Corner Kicks	37	31
Opponent Corner Kicks	26	43
Penalty Kicks	3-3	1-1
Opponent Penalty Kicks	2-2	1-1

SERIES HISTORY
The all-time series between Akron and Ball State goes in favor of the Cardinals edging the Zips, 11-3-5 overall in 19 contests since 2001. Akron will look for its first win against Ball State since 2010.

UP NEXT
Akron will return to action on Thursday, Oct. 7 as the Zips travel to Central Michigan for a 7 p.m. kickoff. The Zips return home on Sunday, Oct. 10 to face Eastern Michigan at FirstEnergy Stadium at 1 p.m.