MATCH INFO
- Saturday, Aug. 16Â | 4 p.m. CT | Davis Field | Rio Grande, Ohio
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ABOUT THE TOPS
- WKU fell to Ohio in their season opener, 2-0. WKU got seven shots off in the game, including three on goal.
- Three freshmen were in the starting 11 for WKU on Thursday, including Kendall Mix in goal. Mix played 45 minutes and charted two saves with one goal allowed.
- Mia Riddick played the second half in goal for WKU. Riddick managed three saves with one goal allowed.
- Georgia Liapis led the team with three shots in 84 minutes of playing time.
- Danielle Lewin added two shots in 41 minutes including one shot on goal.
- Torrie Grant-Clavijo and Rebecca Roth each added one shot, with both being on target.
SERIES INFORMATION
- This is the first ever meeting between WKU and Rio Grande.
- The Red Storm have won two conference titles: one in the KIAC in 2014 and their current league, the River States Conference, in 2021.
SCOUTING THE RED STORM
- Rio Grande finished the 2024 season 8-7-3 falling in the River States Conference Semifinals.
- The Red Storm were picked to finish second in the River States Conference Preseason Poll.
- Hannah Halstead was named the top defender in the RSC in 2024. Halstead returns this year for her senior campaign. Two more from Rio Grande were named first team all-conference in 2024.
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