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Game Info
WKU (3-2-7, 1-0-2 CUSA) at UTEP (1-10-2, 0-3-1 CUSA)
Saturday, Oct. 7 | 8 p.m. (CT)
El Paso, Texas | University Field
Coverage: Live Stats
WKU Notes
- WKU comes into the match on a four-match unbeaten streak that includes two wins and two ties. Most recently, the Lady Toppers defeated Chicago State, 2-0, at the WKU Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 1. Olivia Cooke and Aspen Seaich were the goal scorers in the match and goalkeeper Emma Tompkins was credited with the clean sheet.
- The Lady Toppers are currently tied for fifth place in Conference USA with five points. They are also one of four teams who have played three league games while the other five teams have played four so far this season.
- WKU is one of three CUSA teams left unbeaten in league play so far. New Mexico State is 4-0-0 while FIU is 2-0-1.
- The Lady Toppers have a 50.0 shutout percentage (6 shutouts in 12 matches) on the season, which is the second best in CUSA and 48th best in the nation.
- Goalkeeper Maddie Davis' 1.09 goals against average on the season is the third best in the conference and her five shut outs are second most in the league.
- Erwin is the leading goal scorer for WKU this season with five on the year. Kayla Meyer and Olivia Cooke are second on the team with two goals each. In total, 11 different Lady Toppers have scored a goal through 12 matches. Other goal scorers include Ambere Barnett, Olivia Cooke, Anna Isger, Alaina Nugier, Rebecca Roth, Lily Rummo, Aspen Seaich, Amanda Simpson and Emily Speidel.
Series Notes
- Saturday's match will be the seventh all-time between WKU and UTEP. WKU owns a 3-2-1 record against the Miners in the series.
- It will be the first time WKU has traveled to El Paso since the 2019 season. The Lady Toppers are 1-0-1 all-time against UTEP in El Paso.
- The last meeting came on Sept. 22, 2022 in Bowling Green and was a 1-0 win by WKU. Lily Rummo scored the lone goal of the game in the 12th minute.
UTEP Notes
- The Miners have losses to FIU (3-1), New Mexico State (2-0) and Jacksonville State (1-0) in conference play and a 2-2 tie against Louisiana Tech.
- Sheyliene Patolo is UTEP's leading goal scorer with three on the season. Five different Miners have scored this season.
- Tionna Taylor is the starting goalkeeper for UTEP. She has a 2.46 goals against average for the season.
Up Next
- The Lady Toppers return home to host Louisiana Tech on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. at the WKU Soccer Complex.
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 X and Instagram.
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