GAME INFO
- WKU (4-0-2) vs. UIC (0-4-2)
- Sunday, Sept. 6 | 1 p.m. (CT) | Chicago, Ill. | Flames Field
- Watch: ESPN+
- Live Stats
ABOUT THE TOPS
- The Hilltoppers' 4-0-2 record marks the first time since 2008 that the Hilltoppers have gone unbeaten through their first six games.
- Most recently, WKU defeated DePaul, 1-0, on Thursday evening. In the 15th minute, Maggie Bellair found Makenna Egan, who fired the game-winning shot into the bottom-left corner of the net. The Hilltopper defense remained dominant throughout the match, allowing just two shots on goal, both of which were saved by goalkeeper Mia Riddick.
- Between the posts, Mia Riddick has been a key part of the Hilltoppers' defensive success, recording 19 saves while allowing just one goal this season. Riddick currently leads Conference USA in goals-against average (0.20), saves, and shutouts per game, while ranking 14th nationally in both save percentage (.950) and shutouts (4).
- As a team, the Hilltoppers rank among the nation's best defensively, sitting eighth nationally in GAA (.200), ninth in save percentage (.944), and ninth in shutout percentage (.800).
- For the season, midfielder April McDonald leads the Hilltoppers with three goals. Her three goals are tied for second in Conference USA, while her two game-winning goals rank ninth nationally.
- Makenna Egan has two goals on the season, both of which have been game-winners.
- Maggie Bellair and Sophia Lezizidis have also each recorded a goal for the Hilltoppers.
- Midfielder Georgia Liapis has provided a team-high three assists this season, a mark that is tied for first in CUSA.
- 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 match will be the first meeting of WKU and UIC.
ABOUT THE FLAMES
- UIC enters the match with a 0-4-2 record.
- Gracie Lisota has scored both of the Flames' goals this season.
- UIC was picked to finish third in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) preseason poll, while senior midfielder Emmy Higgins earned a spot on the MVC Preseason Team.
- The Flames won the 2025 MVC Tournament in a 2-1 penalty shootout victory before falling to Notre Dame in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
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.
