BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Soccer will take on Ohio in their first match of the season Thursday, Aug. 14. Kick-off from Athens is set for 3 p.m. CT.
MATCH INFO
- Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 3Â p.m. CT | Chessa Field | Athens, Ohio
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ABOUT THE TOPS
- WKU's match against Ohio will officially open the 25th season of Hilltopper Soccer and is the first of two road matches to start the year. WKU will also play Rio Grande (Ohio) on Saturday, Aug. 16 before hosting Jackson State on Thursday, Aug. 21.
- WKU finished the 2024 season with a record of 3-8-5 and a 1-3-5 mark in league play.
- WKU's five draws in 2024 is tied for the second most in program history (2013, 2015, 2021).
- WKU is returning 15 from the 2024 season highlighted by 2024 CUSA Goalkeeper of the Year Maddie Davis.
- Abby Wiedermann was named to the league's All-Freshman team in 2024.
- The Hilltoppers added 11 newcomers to the roster in 2025. A freshman class that consists of eight and three transfers in Danielle Lewin, Torrie Grant-Clavijo, and Mia Riddick.
SERIES INFORMATION
- WKU is 0-1 all-time against Ohio, dropping a 1-2 decision on Sept. 12, 2024 in Bowling Green.
- This will mark the first time the two square off in Athens.
SCOUTING THE BOBCATS
- Ohio finished the 2024 season 11-5-4, falling in the MAC Tournament Semifinals.
- The Bobcats took on in-state foe Ohio State in an exhibition this past Saturday, Aug. 9 with no result from the friendly.
- Ohio returns MAC Defensive Player of the Year, Norah Roush, as well as All-MAC First Team selections, Eve Berish and Jaimason Brooker, and Second Team All-MAC selections Celeste Sloma and Maia Kaufman.Â
Follow the Hilltoppers: For complete information on WKU Soccer, visit WKUSports.com or follow the program via social media @WKU_Soccer on X and Instagram and @WKUSoccer on Facebook.Â
