The match features the top-two teams in the Conference USA East Division based on standings and will directly determine the regular season East champion. WKU currently has 11 points in the standings and Charlotte is in first with 12 points (wins = 3 points; ties = 1 point; losses = no points). Florida Atlantic is in third with 10 points, so a win by either WKU or Charlotte will secure the title for that team.
The Lady Toppers clinched their spot in the C-USA Championship. The full bracket for the tournament will be announced following the conference matches on Friday.
Game Info
WKU (6-1-2, 3-0-2 C-USA) vs. Charlotte (4-4-0, 4-1-0)
Friday, April 8 | 6 p.m.
WKU Soccer Complex | Bowling Green, Ky. | Free Admission
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Live Stats
WKU Notes
- The Lady Toppers have their best record through nine matches since the 2008 season with a 6-1-2 overall record. WKU has an eight-match unbeaten streak that dates back to the first match of the season on Feb. 6
- WKU is coming off a crucial 1-1 tie at Old Dominion last week. Ambere Barnett scored the lone goal for the Lady Toppers in the 35th minute
- It was Barnett's sixth goal of the season, a mark that leads the team and is third in the conference. Her 0.75 goals per game average is second in the league and 28th nationally
- Barnett's shots on goal accuracy continues to be one of the best in the country. The junior is putting 68 percent of her shots on target which is the 18th best rate nationally
- Sydney Ernst and Brina Micheels lead the team in assists with three each. That mark is tied for the seventh most in the conference
- Ashley Kobylinski has played in-goal for WKU for eight matches this season. She has three shutouts and has a 0.83 goals against average for the season
- WKU has thrived on corner kicks this season, taking 7.67 per game and 69 total compared to only 21 from opponents. The Lady Toppers per game average is the eighth best rate in the country
- Like Barnett, the Lady Toppers as a whole have been accurate on their shot placements, landing 57.4 percent on goal which is the 20th best average nationally
Series History
- Charlotte holds a 4-1-1 advantage in the series, including a 2-0-0 record in Bowling Green
- In 2019 the two teams met twice, once in the regular season and once in the C-USA Tournament. The 49ers won the regular season matchup in Bowling Green, 3-2, in overtime and then won in the tournament 2-1
Charlotte Notes
- Charlotte is coming off a 1-0 victory against Marshall on Tuesday
- The 49ers are led on offense by Julia Patrum who has four goals for the squad. She's followed by Michaella Arteta who has three goals on the season
- Abby Stapleton has played the majority of the season for Charlotte in goal, racking up 31 saves and holding a 1.19 goals against average
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.
