The University of Akron Athletics
Thursday, October 6
Akron, Ohio
7:00 PM
University of Akron
vs
Bowling Green
Akron Hosts Bowling Green Before Traveling to Northern Illinois
October 05 | Women's Soccer
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Akron (1-6-2, 0-4-0 MAC) vs. Bowling Green (3-4-3, 1-1-2 MAC)
Thursday, Oct. 6
FirstEnergy Stadium
Akron, Ohio • 7 p.m.
Series History: Bowling Green leads 14-6-1
Live Stream: www.GoZips.com (subscription may be required) and ESPN App
Television: www.GoZips.com (subscription may be required) and ESPN App
Live Stats: www.GoZips.com
Akron (1-6-2, 0-4-0 MAC*) at Northern Illinois (5-4-2, 2-2-0 MAC*)
Sunday, Oct. 9
NIU Soccer and Track and Field Complex
DeKalb, Ill. • 2 p.m. ET
* records entering Oct. 6 games
Series History: Northern Illinois leads 9-8-3
Live Stream: www.GoZips.com (subscription may be required)
Television: www.GoZips.com (subscription may be required)
Live Stats: www.GoZips.com
DIGITAL TICKETING
As part of our ongoing effort to enhance our fan experience and improve safety at all of our venues, we are excited to deliver a convenient way for fans to access tickets and parking passes for every Akron home event directly on their smartphone.
GoZips.com/Tickets will be the easiest and most convenient way for fans to access their Zips ticket account. To save time at the venue, fans are encouraged to save tickets and parking to their Apple Wallet or Google Pay apps prior to arrival on game day.
GoZips.com/Tickets is the easiest way for a fan to access their tickets and parking on their mobile browser and log in with their email or Zips tickets account number and password. At that point fans will be able to manage their online account from their smartphone.
AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron women's soccer squad continues Mid-American Conference play welcoming Bowling Green to FirstEnergy Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 6, before traveling to battle Northern Illinois on Sunday, Oct. 9. The tilt with the Falcons is set for 7 p.m., while the showdown against the Huskies is set for 2 p.m. ET.
HEAD COACHES
Bowling Green: Jimmy Walker (Tiffin, 1997), Overall Record: 160-88-22 (15th Season), Record at Bowling Green: 20-12-7 (Third Season)
Northern Illinois: Michael O'Neill (Tiffin), Overall Record: 82-56-15 (Ninth Season), Record at Northern Illinois: 5-4-2 (First Season)
Akron: Jen Simonetti (Dayton, 2005), Overall Record: 43-45-11 (Seventh Season), Record at Akron: 1-6-2 (First Season)
SCOUTING AKRON
The Zips enters action on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 1-6-2 on the campaign following a 2-1 setback at Miami on Sunday, Oct. 2.
Freshman Emma King (Akron, Ohio) leads Akron with team-high marks in goals (2), assists (2), points (6), shots (14) and shots on goal (6). Sophomore GK's Penelope Cuirinier (Mionnay, France) and Maxima Carlitz (Stolberg, Germany) have combined to register 44 saves en route to posting a 1.89 goals against average.
Under the direction of first-year head coach Jen Simonetti, the Zips return 16 players from last season's squad, including eight players who started 10 or more games. Akron is led by sophomore Katie Stafford (Gahanna, Ohio) who paced the team with four goals, an assist, and six shots on goal last season, while sophomore Sarah Nguyen (Irwin, Pa.) led the team with four assists and eight shots on goal. In the net, the Zips return Cuirinier, who made 18 starts in goal and registered 94 saves.
The Zips welcome three true freshmen to the squad in Ari Mahoney (Medina, Ohio), King, and Kristina Syragakis (Quebec, Canada), while also adding three transfers in Clara Krohn (Akron, Ohio), Merica Abnathy (Lakeland, Fla.), and Lacey Bernick (Huntingdon, Pa.).
SCOUTING BOWLING GREEN
Bowling Green comes into play against Akron on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 3-4-3 on the campaign, including a 1-1-2 mark in conference action, following a 2-0 setback against Ball State on Sunday, Oct. 2.
Senior Kennedy White directs Bowling Green's offensive efforts this season leading the squad in goals (8), points (16), shots (29), shots on goal (16) and game-winners (3). Senior GK Lili Berg has pulled in 41 saves en route to posting a 1.40 goals against average.
SCOUTING NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Northern Illinois enters action on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 5-4-2 on the campaign, including 2-2-0 in league play, following a 2-0 victory over Central Michigan on Sunday, Oct. 2.
Junior Claudia Muessig leads the Huskies with team-high marks in goals (4), points (9), shots (18), shots on goal (10) and game-winners (2). Freshman GK Deighton Warner has pulled in 31 saves en route to posting a 1.30 goals against average.
SERIES HISTORY
The Zips will square off against Bowling Green for the 22nd time in program history with the Falcons leading the all-time series 14-6-1. A year ago, Akron dropped a 3-0 decision to Bowling Green at FirstEnergy Stadium on Oct. 24, 2021.
Akron and Northern Illinois are meeting for the 21st time in program history with the RedHawks leading the all-time series 9-8-3. A season ago, the Zips and Huskies battled to a 0-0 double-overtime draw on Oct. 14, 2021 at FirstEnergy Stadium.
UP NEXT
Akron travels to Muncie, Ind., to square off against Ball State on Thursday, Oct. 13 in a 4 p.m. match.
SINGLE-GAME TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Single-game tickets for the 2022 Akron football, men's and women's soccer and volleyball seasons can be purchased now at www.GoZips.com/Tickets or by visiting The C.P. and Cornelia S. Chima Athletics Ticket Office at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field (located at 375 E. Exchange Street, near Gate 1 at the southwest corner of the venue, at the corner of E. Exchange and S. Union streets) during our business hours (Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
ABOUT ZIPS ATHLETICS
Founded in 1870, The University of Akron (UA) is one of Ohio's most influential public urban research universities, conducting high-quality research in focused areas of excellence, contributing to the vitality of the local economy, and providing a workforce highly trained in diverse disciplines. The University offers more than 200 degree programs, including unique, highly ranked associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral and law degrees — with accreditations by 35 professional agencies. UA is focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, investment in community and economic growth. Akron sponsors 17 NCAA Division I sports with more than 500 student-athletes. Learn more at gozips.com.
Akron (1-6-2, 0-4-0 MAC) vs. Bowling Green (3-4-3, 1-1-2 MAC)
Thursday, Oct. 6
FirstEnergy Stadium
Akron, Ohio • 7 p.m.
Series History: Bowling Green leads 14-6-1
Live Stream: www.GoZips.com (subscription may be required) and ESPN App
Television: www.GoZips.com (subscription may be required) and ESPN App
Live Stats: www.GoZips.com
Akron (1-6-2, 0-4-0 MAC*) at Northern Illinois (5-4-2, 2-2-0 MAC*)
Sunday, Oct. 9
NIU Soccer and Track and Field Complex
DeKalb, Ill. • 2 p.m. ET
* records entering Oct. 6 games
Series History: Northern Illinois leads 9-8-3
Live Stream: www.GoZips.com (subscription may be required)
Television: www.GoZips.com (subscription may be required)
Live Stats: www.GoZips.com
DIGITAL TICKETING
As part of our ongoing effort to enhance our fan experience and improve safety at all of our venues, we are excited to deliver a convenient way for fans to access tickets and parking passes for every Akron home event directly on their smartphone.
GoZips.com/Tickets will be the easiest and most convenient way for fans to access their Zips ticket account. To save time at the venue, fans are encouraged to save tickets and parking to their Apple Wallet or Google Pay apps prior to arrival on game day.
GoZips.com/Tickets is the easiest way for a fan to access their tickets and parking on their mobile browser and log in with their email or Zips tickets account number and password. At that point fans will be able to manage their online account from their smartphone.
AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron women's soccer squad continues Mid-American Conference play welcoming Bowling Green to FirstEnergy Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 6, before traveling to battle Northern Illinois on Sunday, Oct. 9. The tilt with the Falcons is set for 7 p.m., while the showdown against the Huskies is set for 2 p.m. ET.
HEAD COACHES
Bowling Green: Jimmy Walker (Tiffin, 1997), Overall Record: 160-88-22 (15th Season), Record at Bowling Green: 20-12-7 (Third Season)
Northern Illinois: Michael O'Neill (Tiffin), Overall Record: 82-56-15 (Ninth Season), Record at Northern Illinois: 5-4-2 (First Season)
Akron: Jen Simonetti (Dayton, 2005), Overall Record: 43-45-11 (Seventh Season), Record at Akron: 1-6-2 (First Season)
SCOUTING AKRON
The Zips enters action on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 1-6-2 on the campaign following a 2-1 setback at Miami on Sunday, Oct. 2.
Freshman Emma King (Akron, Ohio) leads Akron with team-high marks in goals (2), assists (2), points (6), shots (14) and shots on goal (6). Sophomore GK's Penelope Cuirinier (Mionnay, France) and Maxima Carlitz (Stolberg, Germany) have combined to register 44 saves en route to posting a 1.89 goals against average.
Under the direction of first-year head coach Jen Simonetti, the Zips return 16 players from last season's squad, including eight players who started 10 or more games. Akron is led by sophomore Katie Stafford (Gahanna, Ohio) who paced the team with four goals, an assist, and six shots on goal last season, while sophomore Sarah Nguyen (Irwin, Pa.) led the team with four assists and eight shots on goal. In the net, the Zips return Cuirinier, who made 18 starts in goal and registered 94 saves.
The Zips welcome three true freshmen to the squad in Ari Mahoney (Medina, Ohio), King, and Kristina Syragakis (Quebec, Canada), while also adding three transfers in Clara Krohn (Akron, Ohio), Merica Abnathy (Lakeland, Fla.), and Lacey Bernick (Huntingdon, Pa.).
SCOUTING BOWLING GREEN
Bowling Green comes into play against Akron on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 3-4-3 on the campaign, including a 1-1-2 mark in conference action, following a 2-0 setback against Ball State on Sunday, Oct. 2.
Senior Kennedy White directs Bowling Green's offensive efforts this season leading the squad in goals (8), points (16), shots (29), shots on goal (16) and game-winners (3). Senior GK Lili Berg has pulled in 41 saves en route to posting a 1.40 goals against average.
SCOUTING NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Northern Illinois enters action on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 5-4-2 on the campaign, including 2-2-0 in league play, following a 2-0 victory over Central Michigan on Sunday, Oct. 2.
Junior Claudia Muessig leads the Huskies with team-high marks in goals (4), points (9), shots (18), shots on goal (10) and game-winners (2). Freshman GK Deighton Warner has pulled in 31 saves en route to posting a 1.30 goals against average.
SERIES HISTORY
The Zips will square off against Bowling Green for the 22nd time in program history with the Falcons leading the all-time series 14-6-1. A year ago, Akron dropped a 3-0 decision to Bowling Green at FirstEnergy Stadium on Oct. 24, 2021.
Akron and Northern Illinois are meeting for the 21st time in program history with the RedHawks leading the all-time series 9-8-3. A season ago, the Zips and Huskies battled to a 0-0 double-overtime draw on Oct. 14, 2021 at FirstEnergy Stadium.
UP NEXT
Akron travels to Muncie, Ind., to square off against Ball State on Thursday, Oct. 13 in a 4 p.m. match.
SINGLE-GAME TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Single-game tickets for the 2022 Akron football, men's and women's soccer and volleyball seasons can be purchased now at www.GoZips.com/Tickets or by visiting The C.P. and Cornelia S. Chima Athletics Ticket Office at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field (located at 375 E. Exchange Street, near Gate 1 at the southwest corner of the venue, at the corner of E. Exchange and S. Union streets) during our business hours (Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
ABOUT ZIPS ATHLETICS
Founded in 1870, The University of Akron (UA) is one of Ohio's most influential public urban research universities, conducting high-quality research in focused areas of excellence, contributing to the vitality of the local economy, and providing a workforce highly trained in diverse disciplines. The University offers more than 200 degree programs, including unique, highly ranked associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral and law degrees — with accreditations by 35 professional agencies. UA is focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, investment in community and economic growth. Akron sponsors 17 NCAA Division I sports with more than 500 student-athletes. Learn more at gozips.com.
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