GAME INFO
- WKU (8-1-5) vs. FIU (4-6-3)
- Sunday, Oct. 18 | 12 p.m. (CT) | Miami, FL | FIU Soccer Stadium
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ABOUT THE TOPS
- The Tops have a 2-1-1 record in CUSA play including wins over Sam Houston and Missouri State. WKU is currently third in the CUSA standings.
- Last Sunday, WKU tied Delaware, 2-2, in Newark. Georgia Liapis opened the scoring in the 29th minute after intercepting a Blue Hens pass and firing the ball into the top-left corner of the net. Alyvia Walls doubled the Tops' lead in the 65th minute when Cena Carlson quickly fed her the ball. However, Delaware responded with two goals in the final minutes to even the score and secure the draw. Goalkeeper Mia Riddick finished the match with three saves.
- The Hilltoppers rank among the nation's best defensively, sitting eighth in goals-against average (.429), ninth in save percentage (0.878), and 12th in shutout percentage (0.643).
- WKU has outscored opponents 18-6 while averaging 12.9 shots per game.
- Between the posts, Mia Riddick has established herself as one of the top goalkeepers in the country, with 40 saves and allowing just four goals in 13 games played. Riddick currently leads CUSA in GAA (0.35), saves, and shutouts per game (0.538). Nationally, Riddick ranks second in save percentage (0.909), second in GAA, and 13th in shutouts (7). With her seven shutouts, Riddick is tied for eighth in program history for single-season shutouts. She has earned the CUSA Goalkeeper of the Week honor three times this season.
- 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, 14th nationally, and fourth in WKU program history.
- 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 WKU roster runs deep as seven other Hilltoppers have scored this season: April McDonald (3), Alyvia Walls (2), Georgia Liapis (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.
- WKU has a 14-5-5 record against FIU all-time.
- This will be the 25th matchup between the Panthers and the Tops.
- When playing at the FIU Soccer Stadium, WKU is 5-4-2.
- The teams last met in 2024 in Miami, which resulted in a 0-0 draw.
ABOUT THE PANTHERS
- FIU comes into the matchup with a 4-6-3 overall record. In CUSA play, the Panthers are 1-3-0 with their only win coming against Jax State. The Panthers have lost to CUSA opponents Liberty, New Mexico State, and Delaware this season.
- Most recently, the Panthers lost to Liberty, 0-1, after holding the Flames scoreless through the first half. Goalkeeper Valery Restrepo tied her career-high nine saves, while the Panthers recorded three shots, including two on goal.
- Midfielder Yuzu Tanida has recorded a team-high three goals this season, while midfielder Maya Maxwell leads FIU with six points, including two goals and a team-high three assists. Forward Mariana Baretto has also recorded two goals, two assists, and 26 shots this season.
- Goalkeeper Valery Restrepo has started all 13 matches this season. She has allowed 16 goals while recording 51 saves.
- The Panthers have been outscored 16-15 by their opponents this season.
How to 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.
