Thursday, October 11
7:00 PM
UC Riverside
vs
UC Irvine
Photo by: Doug Brown
Women's Soccer Looks for Second Conference Win vs. UC Irvine
10/10/2018 10:58:00 PM | Women's Soccer
RIVERSIDE, Calif.—The UC Riverside Women's Soccer team will look to respond after its first loss of the season when UC Irvine visits UCR Soccer Stadium on Thursday.
The Highlanders (10-1-2, 1-1-1) are looking for their second conference victory after a 0-0 draw with Cal Poly on Friday and a 1-0 loss to UCSB on Sunday. UC Irvine (7-5-1) is the only team still undefeated (3-0) in the Big West and comes in on a five-game winning streak.
"UC Irvine will be well prepared and organized as coach [Scott] Juniper always has his teams," head coach Nat Gonzalez said. "The women are ready for the weekend starting with UC Irvine to get back on the positive side of the results column. We had a good week of training and I look forward to seeing that translate on Thursday night."
Visit gohighlanders.com/tickets to purchase tickets for Thursday's match. Follow the team on twitter (@UCR_WSoccer) and instagram (ucr_wsoccer).
SCOUTING THE ANTEATERS
UC Irvine's last two victories have been double-overtime wins. The Anteaters defeated UCSB 2-1 and Cal Poly 2-1 last weekend to remain unbeaten in Big West play. In addition to last weekend's two matchups, the 'Eaters also defeated Hawai'i 1-0 in double overtime on Sept. 28.
Goalie Maddie Newsom and midfield/defender Shelby Lee each won Big West Player of the Week honors for last week's play.
DEFENSIVE DIFFERENCE MAKER
Annie Bailey boasts the fifth-best GAA in the NCAA, while her .944 save percentage is also second-best. Her seven shutouts are tied for 10th-best.
LAST TIME OUT
When the two teams faced each other last season at UCI, the Highlanders took a 2-0 loss. Since joining the Big West, UCR is 4-13-1 vs. UCI. The team is 2-6 at home.
The Highlanders (10-1-2, 1-1-1) are looking for their second conference victory after a 0-0 draw with Cal Poly on Friday and a 1-0 loss to UCSB on Sunday. UC Irvine (7-5-1) is the only team still undefeated (3-0) in the Big West and comes in on a five-game winning streak.
"UC Irvine will be well prepared and organized as coach [Scott] Juniper always has his teams," head coach Nat Gonzalez said. "The women are ready for the weekend starting with UC Irvine to get back on the positive side of the results column. We had a good week of training and I look forward to seeing that translate on Thursday night."
Visit gohighlanders.com/tickets to purchase tickets for Thursday's match. Follow the team on twitter (@UCR_WSoccer) and instagram (ucr_wsoccer).
SCOUTING THE ANTEATERS
UC Irvine's last two victories have been double-overtime wins. The Anteaters defeated UCSB 2-1 and Cal Poly 2-1 last weekend to remain unbeaten in Big West play. In addition to last weekend's two matchups, the 'Eaters also defeated Hawai'i 1-0 in double overtime on Sept. 28.
Goalie Maddie Newsom and midfield/defender Shelby Lee each won Big West Player of the Week honors for last week's play.
DEFENSIVE DIFFERENCE MAKER
Annie Bailey boasts the fifth-best GAA in the NCAA, while her .944 save percentage is also second-best. Her seven shutouts are tied for 10th-best.
LAST TIME OUT
When the two teams faced each other last season at UCI, the Highlanders took a 2-0 loss. Since joining the Big West, UCR is 4-13-1 vs. UCI. The team is 2-6 at home.
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