The University of Akron Athletics
Thursday, September 29
Akron, Ohio
7:00 PM
University of Akron
vs
Eastern Michigan
Zips Host Eastern Michigan Before Battling Miami
September 28 | Women's Soccer
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Akron (1-4-2, 0-2-0 MAC) vs. Eastern Michigan (1-5-3, 0-1-1 MAC)
Thursday, Sept. 29
FirstEnergy Stadium
Akron, Ohio • 7 p.m.
Series History: Eastern Michigan leads 13-5-2
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 (1-4-2, 0-2-0 MAC*) at Miami (5-2-2, 1-0-1 MAC*)
Sunday, Oct. 2
Bobby Kramig Field
Oxford, Ohio • 1 p.m.
* records entering Sept. 29 games
Series History: Miami leads 13-9-3
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 team continues its Mid-American Conference slate welcoming Eastern Michigan to FirstEnergy Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 29, before traveling to Oxford, Ohio, to square off versus Miami on Sunday, Oct. 2. The showdown with the Eagles is set for 7 p.m., while the tilt against the RedHawks will begin at 1 p.m.
HEAD COACHES
Eastern Michigan: Scott Hall (Eastern Michigan, 1994), Overall Record: 207-197-60 (24th Season), Record at Eastern Michigan: 207-197-60 (24th Season)
Miami: Courtney Sirmans (Dayton, 2008), Overall Record: 24-41-7 (Fifth Season), Record at Miami: 24-41-7 (Fifth Season)
Akron: Jen Simonetti (Dayton, 2005), Overall Record: 43-43-11 (Seventh Season), Record at Akron: 1-4-2 (First Season)
SCOUTING AKRON
The Zips enters action on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 1-4-2 on the campaign following a 2-0 setback versus Kent State on Sunday, Sept. 25.
Freshman Emma King (Akron, Ohio) leads Akron with team-high marks in goals (2), points (4), shots (10) 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 1.50 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 EASTERN MICHIGAN
Eastern Michigan enters action on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 1-5-3 on the campaign, including 0-1-1 in league play, following a 5-0 setback at Ball State on Sunday, Sept. 25.
Sophomores Maddie O'Farrell and Meagan Lukowski lead the Eagles with team-high marks in goals (2). O'Farrell paces the squad in assists (2) and shots (26), while Lukowski directs Eastern Michigan in shots on goal (12). Junior GK Rebecca Przybylo has pulled in 38 saves en route to posting a 2.12 goals against average.
SCOUTING MIAMI
Miami comes into play against Ohio on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 5-2-2 on the campaign, including a 1-0-1 mark in conference action, following a 3-0 victory at Central Michigan on Sunday, Sept. 25. The RedHawks have posted shutouts in five of their nine contests on the year.
Sophomore Makenna Morrison directs Miami's offensive efforts this season leading the squad in goals (5), points (10), shots (17), shots on goal (8) and game-winners (2). Senior GK Izzie Vaccari has pulled in 35 saves en route to posting a 0.67 goals against average.
As a team, Miami is ranked 25th in the NCAA in save percentage (.857), 33rd in shutout percentage (.556) and 37th in goals against average (.667).
SERIES HISTORY
The Zips will square off against Eastern Michigan for the 21st time in program history with the Eagles leading the all-time series 13-5-2. A year ago, Akron posted a 2-0 triumph over Eastern Michigan on Oct. 20, 2021, at FirstEnergy Stadium.
Akron and Miami are meeting for the 26th time in program history with the RedHawks leading the all-time series 13-9-3. Miami bested the Zips, 3-0, on Sept. 30, 2021, at FirstEnergy Stadium.
UP NEXT
Akron hosts Bowling Green on Thursday, Oct. 6 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.
Akron (1-4-2, 0-2-0 MAC) vs. Eastern Michigan (1-5-3, 0-1-1 MAC)
Thursday, Sept. 29
FirstEnergy Stadium
Akron, Ohio • 7 p.m.
Series History: Eastern Michigan leads 13-5-2
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 (1-4-2, 0-2-0 MAC*) at Miami (5-2-2, 1-0-1 MAC*)
Sunday, Oct. 2
Bobby Kramig Field
Oxford, Ohio • 1 p.m.
* records entering Sept. 29 games
Series History: Miami leads 13-9-3
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 team continues its Mid-American Conference slate welcoming Eastern Michigan to FirstEnergy Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 29, before traveling to Oxford, Ohio, to square off versus Miami on Sunday, Oct. 2. The showdown with the Eagles is set for 7 p.m., while the tilt against the RedHawks will begin at 1 p.m.
HEAD COACHES
Eastern Michigan: Scott Hall (Eastern Michigan, 1994), Overall Record: 207-197-60 (24th Season), Record at Eastern Michigan: 207-197-60 (24th Season)
Miami: Courtney Sirmans (Dayton, 2008), Overall Record: 24-41-7 (Fifth Season), Record at Miami: 24-41-7 (Fifth Season)
Akron: Jen Simonetti (Dayton, 2005), Overall Record: 43-43-11 (Seventh Season), Record at Akron: 1-4-2 (First Season)
SCOUTING AKRON
The Zips enters action on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 1-4-2 on the campaign following a 2-0 setback versus Kent State on Sunday, Sept. 25.
Freshman Emma King (Akron, Ohio) leads Akron with team-high marks in goals (2), points (4), shots (10) 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 1.50 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 EASTERN MICHIGAN
Eastern Michigan enters action on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 1-5-3 on the campaign, including 0-1-1 in league play, following a 5-0 setback at Ball State on Sunday, Sept. 25.
Sophomores Maddie O'Farrell and Meagan Lukowski lead the Eagles with team-high marks in goals (2). O'Farrell paces the squad in assists (2) and shots (26), while Lukowski directs Eastern Michigan in shots on goal (12). Junior GK Rebecca Przybylo has pulled in 38 saves en route to posting a 2.12 goals against average.
SCOUTING MIAMI
Miami comes into play against Ohio on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 5-2-2 on the campaign, including a 1-0-1 mark in conference action, following a 3-0 victory at Central Michigan on Sunday, Sept. 25. The RedHawks have posted shutouts in five of their nine contests on the year.
Sophomore Makenna Morrison directs Miami's offensive efforts this season leading the squad in goals (5), points (10), shots (17), shots on goal (8) and game-winners (2). Senior GK Izzie Vaccari has pulled in 35 saves en route to posting a 0.67 goals against average.
As a team, Miami is ranked 25th in the NCAA in save percentage (.857), 33rd in shutout percentage (.556) and 37th in goals against average (.667).
SERIES HISTORY
The Zips will square off against Eastern Michigan for the 21st time in program history with the Eagles leading the all-time series 13-5-2. A year ago, Akron posted a 2-0 triumph over Eastern Michigan on Oct. 20, 2021, at FirstEnergy Stadium.
Akron and Miami are meeting for the 26th time in program history with the RedHawks leading the all-time series 13-9-3. Miami bested the Zips, 3-0, on Sept. 30, 2021, at FirstEnergy Stadium.
UP NEXT
Akron hosts Bowling Green on Thursday, Oct. 6 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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