Game Info
WKU (1-1-0) at MTSU (0-0-0)
Friday, February 26
7 p.m.
Dean A. Hayes Track & Stadium | Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Game Links
Watch (CUSA.tv)
Live Stats
WKU Notes
- The Lady Toppers are coming off of a win against Southern Illinois last Saturday
- Senior Avery Jacobsen was named C-USA Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday following the shutout win against the Salukis. Jacobsen played a major role in holding Southern Illinois to nine shots, four on goal and zero corner kicks in the match and she assisted on a goal in the contest
- Freshman Annah Hopkins had two goals in that match. Ambere Barnett and Taylor Swartz also scored in the contest
- Sophomore Ashley Kobylinski played all 90 minutes for WKU in goal against Southern Illinois, registering four saves along with her first career clean sheet
Series History
- These two teams have played 19 times in their history. The Lady Toppers hold a 7-6-6 record against the Blue Raiders
- Middle Tennessee has 2-6-2 edge in Murfreesboro against WKU
- The last time these two teams faced off was in Murfreesboro on September 1, 2019. The Lady Toppers topped the Blue Raiders 1-0 in that match
Middle Tennessee Notes
- Their upcoming game against WKU will be the first official match of the Blue Raiders' season
- In 2019, Middle Tennessee finished 8-10-1 and 5-4-1 in Conference USA play.
- The leading goal scorer for Middle Tennessee in 2019 was Peyton DePriest, who scored 18 goals on the season. She returns for her senior year in the 2020-2021 season.
- DePriest was named the Conference USA Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. She is also the reigning Conference USA Player of the Year and a two-time C-USA Offensive Player of the Year
- Nationally, DePriest is ranked second in active career goals with 42 in 46 games. She led the league overall in goals scored (18), goals per game (1.12), points per game (2.38) and shots per game (4.28) in 2019
How to follow the Lady Toppers: For complete information on WKU Lady Topper Soccer, visit WKUSports.com or follow the program via social media @WKU_Soccer on Twitter and Instagram.
