UMKC Women's Soccer Heads North To Face The Dakotas
10/22/2009 11:15:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Kansas City, Mo. -- The UMKC women's soccer team hits the road for a pair of Summit League matches up north. The Kangaroos take on South Dakota State on Fri., Oct. 23 at 6 p.m., and will then face North Dakota State on Sun., Oct. 25 at noon.
UMKC is currently 1-13-1 on the season and 1-4 in league play, securing its first program win against Southern Utah last weekend. Ariel Rank scored the first game winning goal in UMKC women's soccer history and Zaina Mayer scored her fourth goal of the season.
KANGAROOS WIN!
Ariel Rank has proved to be a tough competitor for the `Roos all season long in the back but she truly stepped up her game against Southern Utah last weekend. The sophomore scored her first regular season goal and it proved to be the game winner against the Thunderbirds.
This is not the first time that Rank was an offensive threat to an opponent. She scored both goals in the 2-1 win over Northwest Missouri State in the Kangaroos first exhibition game back in August.
Kangaroos In The Summit League
As a team, UMKC leads The Summit League overall in team saves with 126 headed into the game with South Dakota State. Jami Finnell continues to lead the league overall in saves and saves per game. The freshman has 125 saves on the year and is recording 8.33 saves per game in the back.
Opponent Preview
» South Dakota State
The Jackrabbits are 7-6-2 on the year and 4-2 in The Summit League, following a 1-0 win over IUPUI. South Dakota State is led by Kayla Braffet who has scored five goals and recorded five assists for 15 points. The Jackrabbits have split time between goalkeepers Daniella Pappas (4-3-1) and Brienna Rogers (3-3-1). Pappas has 708 minutes in the back with 32 saves and has allowed seven goals. Rogers has seen 715 minutes with 33 saves and has given up 12 goals.
» North Dakota State
The Bison are 7-6-2 on the year and are tied for first in The Summit League with a 4-1 record. North Dakota State is led by Brooklyn Dyce who has four goals and two assists so far this season. Kalani Bertsch has been in goal for the Bison and is 6-5-2 on the season. Bertsch has given up 19 goals and recorded 67 saves. North Dakota State is coming off of a 2-1 win at Western Illinois.
Last Time Out...
Kangaroos Record First Program Win And Shutout Southern Utah, 2-0
The UMKC women's soccer team hosted Southern Utah out at Durwood Soccer Stadium and Recreational Field on Friday for what would be a night of firsts. The Kangaroos recorded their first win in program history, defeating the Thunderbirds, 2-0. UMKC improves to 1-13-1 on the season and 1-4 in The Summit League, while the Thunderbirds fall to 3-9-2 on the year and 1-3-1 in league play.
The Kangaroos took an early lead in the first half thanks to a goal by Ariel Rank. The sophomore took a free kick in the 12th minute about 25 yards out and hit the uppper-90 on the right side for her first goal of the season.
The defense held strong and escaped the first half with a 1-0 lead, despite facing 13 shots.
Both teams emerged out for the second half and Southern Utah threatened to tie things up, posting 11 second half shots. But the Kangaroos would get a little of cushion with another goal for a 2-0 lead.
In the 74th minute, the `Roos were down on the Thunderbirds end and a botched clear from Southern Utah's goalkeeper would leave a wide open net for Zaina Mayer, who sent the ball to the back of the net for her fourth goal of the season.
In the end, one goal would prove enough to give the Kangaroos their first program win, crediting Rank with the game-winning goal.
Finnell recorded 11 saves on the evening and the `Roos were able to seal the win despite being outshot 24-6. Finnell, meanwhile, recorded her first collegiate shutout.
UMKC is currently 1-13-1 on the season and 1-4 in league play, securing its first program win against Southern Utah last weekend. Ariel Rank scored the first game winning goal in UMKC women's soccer history and Zaina Mayer scored her fourth goal of the season.
KANGAROOS WIN!
Ariel Rank has proved to be a tough competitor for the `Roos all season long in the back but she truly stepped up her game against Southern Utah last weekend. The sophomore scored her first regular season goal and it proved to be the game winner against the Thunderbirds.
This is not the first time that Rank was an offensive threat to an opponent. She scored both goals in the 2-1 win over Northwest Missouri State in the Kangaroos first exhibition game back in August.
Kangaroos In The Summit League
As a team, UMKC leads The Summit League overall in team saves with 126 headed into the game with South Dakota State. Jami Finnell continues to lead the league overall in saves and saves per game. The freshman has 125 saves on the year and is recording 8.33 saves per game in the back.
Opponent Preview
» South Dakota State
The Jackrabbits are 7-6-2 on the year and 4-2 in The Summit League, following a 1-0 win over IUPUI. South Dakota State is led by Kayla Braffet who has scored five goals and recorded five assists for 15 points. The Jackrabbits have split time between goalkeepers Daniella Pappas (4-3-1) and Brienna Rogers (3-3-1). Pappas has 708 minutes in the back with 32 saves and has allowed seven goals. Rogers has seen 715 minutes with 33 saves and has given up 12 goals.
» North Dakota State
The Bison are 7-6-2 on the year and are tied for first in The Summit League with a 4-1 record. North Dakota State is led by Brooklyn Dyce who has four goals and two assists so far this season. Kalani Bertsch has been in goal for the Bison and is 6-5-2 on the season. Bertsch has given up 19 goals and recorded 67 saves. North Dakota State is coming off of a 2-1 win at Western Illinois.
Last Time Out...
Kangaroos Record First Program Win And Shutout Southern Utah, 2-0
The UMKC women's soccer team hosted Southern Utah out at Durwood Soccer Stadium and Recreational Field on Friday for what would be a night of firsts. The Kangaroos recorded their first win in program history, defeating the Thunderbirds, 2-0. UMKC improves to 1-13-1 on the season and 1-4 in The Summit League, while the Thunderbirds fall to 3-9-2 on the year and 1-3-1 in league play.
The Kangaroos took an early lead in the first half thanks to a goal by Ariel Rank. The sophomore took a free kick in the 12th minute about 25 yards out and hit the uppper-90 on the right side for her first goal of the season.
The defense held strong and escaped the first half with a 1-0 lead, despite facing 13 shots.
Both teams emerged out for the second half and Southern Utah threatened to tie things up, posting 11 second half shots. But the Kangaroos would get a little of cushion with another goal for a 2-0 lead.
In the 74th minute, the `Roos were down on the Thunderbirds end and a botched clear from Southern Utah's goalkeeper would leave a wide open net for Zaina Mayer, who sent the ball to the back of the net for her fourth goal of the season.
In the end, one goal would prove enough to give the Kangaroos their first program win, crediting Rank with the game-winning goal.
Finnell recorded 11 saves on the evening and the `Roos were able to seal the win despite being outshot 24-6. Finnell, meanwhile, recorded her first collegiate shutout.
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