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Akron Kicks off MAC Campaign at Buffalo Before Hosting Rival Kent State
September 21 | Women's Soccer
Akron (1-2-2, 0-0 MAC) at Buffalo (6-1-0, 0-0 MAC)
Thursday, Sept. 22
UB Stadium
Buffalo, N.Y. • 7 p.m.
Series History: Buffalo leads 10-9-3
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Akron (1-2-2, 0-0 MAC*) vs. Kent State (0-5-2, 0-0 MAC*)
Sunday, Sept. 25
FirstEnergy Stadium
Akron, Ohio • 1 p.m.
* records entering Sept. 22 games
Series History: Kent State leads 17-4-0
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AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron women's soccer team opens its Mid-American Conference slate traveling to Buffalo, N.Y., for a 7 p.m. showdown with Buffalo on Thursday, Sept. 22, before hosting rival Kent State at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25 at FirstEnergy Stadium.
HEAD COACHES
Buffalo: Shawn Burke (Mercyhurst, 2002), Overall Record: 86-49-21(Ninth Season), Record at Buffalo: 86-49-21 (Ninth Season)
Kent State: Rob Marinaro (Clemson, 1992), Overall Record: 196-163-47 (22nd Season), Record at Kent State: 196-163-47 (22nd Season)
Akron: Jen Simonetti (Dayton, 2005), Overall Record: 43-41-11 (Seventh Season), Record at Akron: 1-2-2 (First Season)
SCOUTING AKRON
The Zips enters action on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 1-2-2 on the campaign following a 2-0 setback at Dayton on Sunday, Sept. 11.
Freshman Emma King (Akron, Ohio) leads Akron with team-high marks in goals (2), points (4), shots (8) and shots on goal (5). Sophomore GK's Penelope Cuirinier (Mionnay, France) and Maxima Carlitz (Stolberg, Germany) have combined to register 23 saves en route to posting a 1.40 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 BUFFALO
Buffalo enters action on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 6-1-0 on the campaign following a 2-0 victory over Yale on Sunday, Sept. 18. The Bulls have posted clean sheets in their last four games and have surrendered only four goals all season.
Sophomore Jasmine Guerber leads Buffalo with team-high marks in goals (5), points (11), shots (18), shots on goal (10) and game-winners (3). Redshirt senior GK Emily Kelly has pulled in 17 saves en route to posting a 0.57 goals against average.
As a team, the Bulls are ranked 13th in the NCAA in assists per game (2.86), 14th in winning percentage (.857), 32nd in goals against average (.571) and total assists (20), 37th in shutout percentage (.571), 40th in points per outing (7.14) and 41st in shots on goal (8.00).
SCOUTING KENT STATE
Kent State comes into play against Ohio on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 0-5-2 on the campaign following a 2-1 setback at Ohio State on Sunday, Sept. 11. The Golden Flashes have been shutout in five of their first seven games this year and have been limited to only two goals offensively.
Juniors Callie Cunningham and Dalaney Ranallo have accounted for Kent State's goals this season with Cunningham pacing the squad in points (2) and shots (5), while redshirt senior Tianna Harris leads the team in shots on goal (5). Senior GK Sarah Melen has pulled in 29 saves en route to posting a 1.63 goals against average.
SERIES HISTORY
Akron and Buffalo are meeting for the 23rd time in program history with the Bulls owning a 10-9-3 series advantage. A year ago, Buffalo registered a 1-0 victory over the Zips on Oct. 28, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y.
Akron and Kent State will square off for the 22nd time with the Golden Flashes leading the all-time series, 17-4-0. A season ago, Kent State posted a 1-0 triumph over the Zips on Sept. 23, 2021, in Kent, Ohio.
UP NEXT
Akron hosts Eastern Michigan on Thursday, Sept. 29 at FirstEnergy Stadium in a 7 p.m. match.
SEASON TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Season ticket plans for the 2022 Akron football, men's and women's soccer and volleyball seasons, which include a ticket to all home games, 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.
Thursday, Sept. 22
UB Stadium
Buffalo, N.Y. • 7 p.m.
Series History: Buffalo leads 10-9-3
Live Stream: www.GoZips.com (subscription may be required)
Television: www.GoZips.com (subscription may be required)
Live Stats: www.GoZips.com
Akron (1-2-2, 0-0 MAC*) vs. Kent State (0-5-2, 0-0 MAC*)
Sunday, Sept. 25
FirstEnergy Stadium
Akron, Ohio • 1 p.m.
* records entering Sept. 22 games
Series History: Kent State leads 17-4-0
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, Ohio – The University of Akron women's soccer team opens its Mid-American Conference slate traveling to Buffalo, N.Y., for a 7 p.m. showdown with Buffalo on Thursday, Sept. 22, before hosting rival Kent State at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25 at FirstEnergy Stadium.
HEAD COACHES
Buffalo: Shawn Burke (Mercyhurst, 2002), Overall Record: 86-49-21(Ninth Season), Record at Buffalo: 86-49-21 (Ninth Season)
Kent State: Rob Marinaro (Clemson, 1992), Overall Record: 196-163-47 (22nd Season), Record at Kent State: 196-163-47 (22nd Season)
Akron: Jen Simonetti (Dayton, 2005), Overall Record: 43-41-11 (Seventh Season), Record at Akron: 1-2-2 (First Season)
SCOUTING AKRON
The Zips enters action on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 1-2-2 on the campaign following a 2-0 setback at Dayton on Sunday, Sept. 11.
Freshman Emma King (Akron, Ohio) leads Akron with team-high marks in goals (2), points (4), shots (8) and shots on goal (5). Sophomore GK's Penelope Cuirinier (Mionnay, France) and Maxima Carlitz (Stolberg, Germany) have combined to register 23 saves en route to posting a 1.40 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 BUFFALO
Buffalo enters action on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 6-1-0 on the campaign following a 2-0 victory over Yale on Sunday, Sept. 18. The Bulls have posted clean sheets in their last four games and have surrendered only four goals all season.
Sophomore Jasmine Guerber leads Buffalo with team-high marks in goals (5), points (11), shots (18), shots on goal (10) and game-winners (3). Redshirt senior GK Emily Kelly has pulled in 17 saves en route to posting a 0.57 goals against average.
As a team, the Bulls are ranked 13th in the NCAA in assists per game (2.86), 14th in winning percentage (.857), 32nd in goals against average (.571) and total assists (20), 37th in shutout percentage (.571), 40th in points per outing (7.14) and 41st in shots on goal (8.00).
SCOUTING KENT STATE
Kent State comes into play against Ohio on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 0-5-2 on the campaign following a 2-1 setback at Ohio State on Sunday, Sept. 11. The Golden Flashes have been shutout in five of their first seven games this year and have been limited to only two goals offensively.
Juniors Callie Cunningham and Dalaney Ranallo have accounted for Kent State's goals this season with Cunningham pacing the squad in points (2) and shots (5), while redshirt senior Tianna Harris leads the team in shots on goal (5). Senior GK Sarah Melen has pulled in 29 saves en route to posting a 1.63 goals against average.
SERIES HISTORY
Akron and Buffalo are meeting for the 23rd time in program history with the Bulls owning a 10-9-3 series advantage. A year ago, Buffalo registered a 1-0 victory over the Zips on Oct. 28, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y.
Akron and Kent State will square off for the 22nd time with the Golden Flashes leading the all-time series, 17-4-0. A season ago, Kent State posted a 1-0 triumph over the Zips on Sept. 23, 2021, in Kent, Ohio.
UP NEXT
Akron hosts Eastern Michigan on Thursday, Sept. 29 at FirstEnergy Stadium in a 7 p.m. match.
SEASON TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Season ticket plans for the 2022 Akron football, men's and women's soccer and volleyball seasons, which include a ticket to all home games, 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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