Game Info
WKU (2-3-2) at Arkansas State (2-2-2)
Sunday, Sept. 11 | 12 p.m.
Jonesboro, Ark. | A-State Soccer Park
Watch: ESPN+ | Live Stats
WKU Notes
- WKU started the 3-game road swing with a 2-1 loss at No. 9 Ole Miss on Thursday night. The Rebels struck first, but the Lady Toppers equalized with a goal from Kendall King just five minutes later. The ultimate game-winner for Ole Miss came on a penalty kick in the 72nd minute.
- Last week, the Lady Toppers went 1-0-1 with a shut out of Kentucky, 1-0, on Thursday night and a 0-0 tie against Belmont on Sunday. Aspen Seaich scored the game-winning goal in the first half against the Wildcats on a long-distance strike.
- Goalkeeper Alexis Bach and the WKU defense posted two shut outs on the week, earning Bach C-USA Goalkeeper of the Week honors and Seaich C-USA Defensive Player of the Week accolades.
- WKU has scored eight total goals so far this season, coming from eight different goal scorers. Katie Erwin, Lily Rummo, Kayla Meyer, Brooke Sleeva, Anna Isger, Avery Christopher, Kendall King and Seaich have all found the back of the net. Meyer, Rummo, Seaich and Erwin along with Olivia Kucharyski have each notched an assist on the season as well.
- The WKU defense has given up only six goals on the season in seven matches, which is the second fewest of any team in the conference. The team has three shut outs on the season, which is tied for the second most in C-USA. The Lady Toppers have done this while playing two ranked sides and three SEC squads.
- Bach is tied for the lead in C-USA with two shut outs on the season, has the second best save percentage in the league at 76.9 percent and has the third best goals against average at 0.92.
Series History
- WKU and Arkansas State have played 12 times in the series history as former Sun Belt foes.
- The Lady Toppers own a 10-1-1 record against the Red Wolves all-time.
- The last meeting between the two teams was Oct. 18, 2013 in Jonesboro. Arkansas State won that matchup, 3-0.
Arkansas State Notes
- The Red Wolves have wins against Central Arkansas and most recently against Missouri State on Thursday night while tying with Little Rock and Northwestern State.
- Sydoney Clarke is the team's leading goal scorer with two on the season to go along with an assist. Emma Riley has three assists on the year to lead the team.
- Olivia Luther has started four games in-goal for Arkansas State and has a 0.57 goals against average on the season. Damaris Deschaine has played in five matches in goal for the Red Wolves and she has a 1.60 goals against average.
Up Next
- The Lady Toppers open C-USA play on the road, traveling to Louisiana Tech on Thursday, Sept. 15 for a 7 p.m. match.
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.
