GAME INFO
- WKU (8-1-4) vs. Delaware (8-2-3)
- Sunday, Oct. 11 | 12 p.m. (CT) | Newark, DE | Stuart & Suzanne Grant Stadium
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ABOUT THE TOPS
- WKU finished the previous week 2-0 in CUSA play with wins over Sam Houston, 2-0, and Missouri State,1-0. Makenna Egan scored both goals against Sam Houston to record her second brace of the season, with Maggie Bellair and Danielle Lewin assisting on the first goal. Against Missouri State, Alyvia Walls scored the game winner in the 55th minute of the match off assists from Lewin and Egan.
- Mia Riddick was named CUSA Goalkeeper of the Week for the third time this season, the league announced Tuesday. Riddick played all 180 minutes in goal across both matches, recording two shutouts and four saves. She has established herself as one of the best goalkeepers in the conference and in the nation. Riddick leads the NCAA in save percentage (0.949) and GAA (0.191), while ranking fourth in shutouts (7).
- The Hilltoppers rank among the nation's best defensively, sitting fourth in GAA (.308), second in save percentage (0.909), and seventh in shutout percentage (0.692).
- WKU has outscored opponents 16-4 while averaging 14.3 shots per game.
- Sophomore forward Makenna Egan leads WKU with six goals, including two braces coming against SEMO and Sam Houston. Her four game-winning goals rank second in CUSA and 10th nationally.
- Georgia Liapis and Danielle Lewin lead CUSA with four assists each.
- Maggie Bellair is the first Hilltopper to record multiple goals (2) and assists (3) this season.
- The Hilltoppers' roster runs deep as six others have scored this season: April McDonald (3), Alyvia Walls (1), Danielle Lewin (1), Cena Carlson (1), Tyler Roth (1), and Sophia Lezizidis (1).
- WKU finished non-conference play undefeated for just the second time in program history.
- The Hilltoppers are led by Jason Neidell in his 26th season on The Hill as the only head coach in WKU women's soccer history. Neidell earned CUSA Coach of the Year honors last season.
SERIES HISTORY
- Sunday's meeting will be the first matchup between Delaware and WKU all-time.
- Both teams defeated Missouri State, 1-0.
ABOUT THE BLUE HENS
- Delaware comes into the matchup with an 8-2-3 overall record. In CUSA play, the Blue Hens are undefeated at 3-0-0 with wins over Missouri State, FIU, and Kennesaw State.
- Most recently, Delaware defeated Kennesaw State, 5-1. The Blue Hens dominated offensively, outshooting the Owls 17-3, including a 13-1 advantage in shots on goal and a 13-0 edge in corner kicks. Delaware scored five goals, including two from Taisiya Reid, to remain unbeaten in conference play.
- Forward Maggie Groh leads the Blue Hens offensively with five goals and two assists.
- Adiat Olaogun-Dickson, with three goals and three assists, and Taisiya Reid, with four goals and one assist, also contribute offensively.
- Taisiya Reid is the reigning CUSA Offensive Player of the Week after recording three goals across two games to help Delaware earn six points in conference play on the road.
- Goalkeeper Sophia Hall has allowed 11 goals while recording 46 saves through 13 games. Hall has also recorded five shutouts.
- Delaware has outscored its opponents 23-11 this season while averaging 14.4 shots per game.
- The Blue Hens finished the 2025 season with a 10-2-6 overall record, including a 3-2-3 mark in CUSA play. Delaware's season ended in the first round of the CUSA Tournament against Sam Houston.
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