The University of Akron Athletics
Thursday, September 8
Akron, Ohio
7:00 PM
University of Akron
1-1-2, 0-0-0
0
vs
2
Niagara
3-3-0, 0-0-0
1
2
F
Niagara
1
1
2
Akron
0
0
0
Niagara Edges Akron in Non-Conference Showdown
September 08 | Women's Soccer
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AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron women's soccer battled for a full 90 minutes, but a first-half goal proved too much for the Zips (1-1-2) to overcome as Niagara (3-3-0) posted a 2-0 non-conference victory on Thursday, Sept. 8, at FirstEnergy Stadium.
Akron matched the Purple Eagles with 12 shots apiece on the evening, with Niagara registering a 5-4 edge in shots on goal.
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The two teams battled through a nearly scoreless first half before Niagara cracked the scoring column first with a goal from Annie Ibey at the 43:03 mark.
• The contest remained locked at a one-goal margin until Ibey garnered the brace with her second tally of the night in the 82nd minute (81:49).
• Akron was paced by two shots apiece from sophomores Caitlin Bruni (Canal Fulton, Ohio), Sarah Nguyen (Irwin, Pa.) and Katie Stafford (Gahanna, Ohio).
• Sophomore GK Maxima Carlitz (Stolberg, Germany) collected a pair of saves in net for the Zips.
UP NEXT
Akron travels to Dayton, Ohio for a 1 p.m. tilt on Sunday, Sept. 11.
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, Ohio – The University of Akron women's soccer battled for a full 90 minutes, but a first-half goal proved too much for the Zips (1-1-2) to overcome as Niagara (3-3-0) posted a 2-0 non-conference victory on Thursday, Sept. 8, at FirstEnergy Stadium.
Akron matched the Purple Eagles with 12 shots apiece on the evening, with Niagara registering a 5-4 edge in shots on goal.
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The two teams battled through a nearly scoreless first half before Niagara cracked the scoring column first with a goal from Annie Ibey at the 43:03 mark.
• The contest remained locked at a one-goal margin until Ibey garnered the brace with her second tally of the night in the 82nd minute (81:49).
• Akron was paced by two shots apiece from sophomores Caitlin Bruni (Canal Fulton, Ohio), Sarah Nguyen (Irwin, Pa.) and Katie Stafford (Gahanna, Ohio).
• Sophomore GK Maxima Carlitz (Stolberg, Germany) collected a pair of saves in net for the Zips.
UP NEXT
Akron travels to Dayton, Ohio for a 1 p.m. tilt on Sunday, Sept. 11.
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.
Team Stats
NIA
AKR
Goals
2
0
Shots
12
12
Shots on Goal
5
4
Saves
4
2
Corners
4
6
Fouls
8
8
Scoring Plays
Annie Ibey (2)
Assisted By: Katie Diem
GOAL by NIA Ibey, Annie Assist by Diem, Katie.
43:03
Annie Ibey (2)
Assisted By: Emily Hähnel
rebound off deflection
81:49
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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