Marshall University Athletics
@HerdWSoccer to Open C-USA Action against Western Kentucky
9/26/2014 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
MATCH 9: WESTERN KENTUCKY (5-2-0, 0-0-0 C-USA) VS. MARSHALL (3-3-2, 0-0-0 C-USA)
GREEN-OUT
Saturday, Sept. 27 | 7 p.m. ET
Huntington, W.Va. | Veterans Memorial Soccer Complex (1,006)
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Marshall women's soccer (3-3-2, 0-0-0) will kick off its Conference USA schedule by hosting league newcomer Western Kentucky (5-2-0, 0-0-0) under the lights at Veterans Memorial Soccer Complex on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m.
In addition to live tweets from @HerdWSoccer, live stats and live video will be available through the official Marshall Athletics website, HerdZone.com.
HAVE YOU HERD?
Despite a team-high fifth goal by senior Kristine Culicerto (Charlotte, N.C.), Marshall could not overcome a first-half deficit and fell, 2-1, to Miami (Ohio) on Friday at Miami Soccer Field. Miami led in shots (17-10) and corner kicks (8-6) while Lizzie Kish (Boyertown, Pa.) (3-3-2) made seven saves for the Herd.
LONG STORY SHORT
Quotes by coach Kevin Long:
On ending non-conference action and moving into Conference USA play:
"This was a game that demonstrated that we have work to do before Saturday [against Western Kentucky]. Miami is a good team. They played with the urgency that we'll see in conference play. We need to do a better job of showing up to play."
LET'S GET SOCIAL
Keep up with the latest news about Herd soccer by liking the team's official Facebook page: Marshall University Soccer. For live in-match updates and news, follow @HerdWSoccer on Twitter. Want to see photos and behind-the-scenes action? Give @HerdZone a follow on Instagram.
SCOUTING THE HILLTOPPERS
Western Kentucky (5-2-0, 0-0-0) has shut out opponents in four of its five wins, while goalkeeper Allison Leone has spent every minute in the net with a 0.71 goals-against average. Most recently, Lauren Moats scored her team-high fourth goal and second consecutive game-winner to defeat Indiana State, 1-0 (Sept. 19).
Saturday's match will be the second all-time between Marshall and Western Kentucky, and the first in Huntington. The Herd is 0-1 against the Hilltoppers, dropping a 4-1 decision at the 2009 University of Kentucky Tournament in Lexington, Ky.
UP NEXT
Marshall will make its first C-USA road trip of 2014, visiting Charlotte (Oct. 3) and Old Dominion (Oct. 5). For all the latest information about Marshall women's soccer, follow @HerdWSoccer on Twitter.
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