Game Info
WKU (6-5-3, 3-2-1 C-USA) vs. UAB (8-2-4, 5-0-2 C-USA)
Sunday, Oct. 16 | 1 p.m.
Bowling Green, Ky. | WKU Soccer Complex
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WKU Notes
- The Lady Toppers have a two-match winning streak coming into Sunday's tilt with back-to-back 1-0 wins against FIU and Florida Atlantic.
- WKU is tied for fifth place in the C-USA standings with 10 total points. The Lady Toppers are just one point back from fourth place and three points from third place.
- WKU has scored 13 total goals so far this season, coming from 10 different goal scorers. Kayla Meyer leads the team with three and Lily Rummo has two on the season. Katie Erwin, Brooke Sleeva, Anna Isger, Avery Christopher, Kendall King, Aspen Seaich, Kenlee Newcom and Abby Davis have all also found the back of the net. Erwin leads the team with three assists on the season while Meyer, Rummo, Seaich, Ansley Cate, Olivia Kucharyski, Annah Hopkins and Emily Speidel each have one.
- The WKU defense has given up only nine goals in 14 matches on the season, which is the fewest in the conference. That mark is the 27th lowest in the nation.
- Goalkeeper Alexis Bach has the second best goals against average in the league at 0.67 goals allowed per game, which also ranks 40th among all Division I keepers. Her six clean sheets are tied for the most in the conference and are the 36th most nationally. Her 81.6 save percentage is second best in C-USA.
- WKU went 3-3-2 through non-conference play. Two of WKU's opponents were ranked at the time of the match and the slate included three Power Five teams. The Lady Toppers notched wins against Union, Kentucky and Arkansas State and tied Tennessee Tech and Belmont.
Series History
- WKU and UAB have played 10 times in series history. WKU has the advantage in the series, 5-3-1, including a 3-0 record against the Blazers in Bowling Green.
- The two teams split a pair of matches last season. WKU bested UAB in Birmingham in overtime behind a golden goal from Briana Sayoc. The Blazers got the best of the Lady Toppers in the C-USA Championship in Boca Raton, Florida in a 1-0 shutout.
UAB Notes
- The Blazers are currently in second place in the C-USA standings with 17 total points, just one point from first-place Rice.
- UAB comes into the match undefeated in league play with five wins and two ties. The Blazers wins have come against Middle Tennessee, FIU, Florida Atlantic, UTEP and Charlotte and the draws have come against North Texas and UTSA.
- Stella Lawson is UAB's leading goal scorer with six goals on the season. Carlyn Presley is just one goal behind her with five.
- Eve Beyer has played in 14 matches for the Blazers and has a 0.52 goals against average on the season. She also has six shutouts.
Charity of the Match
- All this season WKU Soccer is partnering with local charities to raise awareness and funds at home matches.
- This week's charity is Hope Harbor. The Lady Toppers will be taking up donations for the organization at the match.
Up Next
- The Lady Toppers hit the road again to face Rice and UTSA.
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.
