The University of Akron Athletics
Sunday, October 25
Kent, Ohio
1:00 PM
University of Akron
at
Kent State
Olivia Pilato and the Zips will seek their first road win against Kent State since 2009.
Photo by: Tony Davis
October 24 | Women's Soccer
AKRON, Ohio — The Akron women's soccer team will hit the road to face Kent State on Sunday, October 25 at 1 p.m.
The Zips (7-5-3) are coming off a scoreless draw last Sunday against Buffalo and were outshot by the Bulls, 19-8. Sara Bower was named MAC Goalkeeper of the Week following her performances in net against Buffalo and Central Michigan, combining for 10 saves and back-to-back shutouts.
Kent State (4-8-3) has produced 17 goals on the year but has allowed 25. Lila Simon leads the way with six scores, four of which have been game-winners. In net, Leah Shaffer leads the squad with 39 saves in 10 starts.
Akron is tied for fourth in the MAC with 12 points (3-2-3) in the conference standings, while the Golden Flashes are tied for seventh (3-4-1). The Zips are looking to finish the season in the top six and qualify for their first MAC Tournament since 2019 with three matches left to play.
Kent State leads the all-time series, 4-22-0, while the Zips are looking for their first road victory against the Golden Flashes since 2009.
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The Zips (7-5-3) are coming off a scoreless draw last Sunday against Buffalo and were outshot by the Bulls, 19-8. Sara Bower was named MAC Goalkeeper of the Week following her performances in net against Buffalo and Central Michigan, combining for 10 saves and back-to-back shutouts.
Kent State (4-8-3) has produced 17 goals on the year but has allowed 25. Lila Simon leads the way with six scores, four of which have been game-winners. In net, Leah Shaffer leads the squad with 39 saves in 10 starts.
Akron is tied for fourth in the MAC with 12 points (3-2-3) in the conference standings, while the Golden Flashes are tied for seventh (3-4-1). The Zips are looking to finish the season in the top six and qualify for their first MAC Tournament since 2019 with three matches left to play.
Kent State leads the all-time series, 4-22-0, while the Zips are looking for their first road victory against the Golden Flashes since 2009.
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