Buffalo Edges Akron in MAC Opener

Thursday, September 22

Buffalo, NY

7:00 PM

University of Akron

1-4-2, 0-1-0

Buffalo

7-1-0, 1-0-0

Akron

Buffalo

September 22 | Women's Soccer

Box Score

BOXSCORE (PDF)

BUFFALO, N.Y. – In the Mid-American Conference opener for both schools, the University of Akron women's soccer team dropped a 3-0 decision to Buffalo (7-1-0, 1-0-0 MAC) on Thursday, Sept. 22.

The Zips (1-3-2, 0-1-0 MAC) held the high-powered Bulls' offense off the scoreboard in the opening stanza before Buffalo cracked the scoring column with what proved to be the game-winning tally in the 62nd minute (61:13).

"I was really proud of our first-half effort," Akron head coach Jen Simonetti commented. "They did everything we asked of them and gave a great organized effort with good chances. We need to continue working on our fitness, while improving competitiveness within the program. We have a lot of games still to play!"

Sophomore Caitlin Bruni (Canal Fulton, Ohio) led the Zips' offensive attack garnering a team-high two shots, both on goal, while sophomores Lacey Bernick (Huntingdon, Pa.), Quinn Casey (Powell, Ohio) and Calli Swisher (Alliance, Ohio) posted a shot apiece for Akron.

Sophomore GK Penelope Cuirinier (Mionnay, France) registered five saves in goal for the Zips.

UP NEXT
Akron hosts rival Kent State in a 1 p.m. showdown on Sunday, Sept. 25 at FirstEnergy Stadium

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.