UMKC Hosts South Dakota State This Saturday
10/15/2010 1:28:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Kansas City, Mo. -- The UMKC women's soccer team will host South Dakota State on Saturday at noon at Durwood Soccer Stadium and Recreational Field. The `Roos are coming off of a 0-0 tie to North Dakota State, despite two overtime periods.
UMKC is 1-11-1 on the season and 0-3-1 in Summit League play, notching its only win at Eastern Illinois on Sept. 12.
The Kangaroos went 1-17-1 in their inaugural season last year. UMKC landed its only victory last season against Southern Utah, 2-0, on Oct. 16.
Head coach Anita Rodriguez is back for her second season and brings with her 11 letterwinners from last season, all of who saw lots of action. The Kangaroos also welcome eight newcomers to the 2010 squad, seven freshmen and one transfer.
Scouting the Opponent
South Dakota State comes to Kansas City with an 8-2-4 overall record and a 3-1-1 mark in The Summit League. The Jackrabbits are coming off of a 4-3 win at Southern Utah. Kayla Braffet leads with four goals and Elisa Stamatakis has 44 saves on the year.
The Series
The Kangaroos are 0-1 all-time against the Jackrabbits, dropping a 5-0 contest in Brookings, S.D. on Oct. 23 of last season.
Defense Steps Up Against Bison
The UMKC defense was a big key to UMKC's 0-0 tie against North Dakota State. The `Roos faced 21 total shots in the match, eight of which were placed on frame that goalkeeper Jami Finnell saved.
Finnell Leads Summit League in Saves
UMKC goalkeeper Jami Finnell is leading The Summit League in saves and saves per game. The sophomore has 99 saves on the year and is averaging 7.86 saves per match.
Still Going Strong
UMKC has two players that have started and played in every match since the program began last August. Goalkeeper Jami Finnell and forward Meagan Malloy have started in 32 consecutive matches for the `Roos.
Last Time Out: Kangaroos Hold Bison To 0-0 Tie
The UMKC women's soccer team held up strong defensively to hold North Dakota State to a 0-0 tie, despite two overtime periods. UMKC only recorded three shots in the contest and Jami Finnell recorded eight saves on the night.
Freshman Leads `Roos in Goals
Taylor Bare leads UMKC this season with eight points, three goals and two assists. The freshman tallied both a goal and a assist in last week's 3-2 loss at IUPUI.
Ashley Gann and Meagan Malloy also have two goals a piece for the Kangaroos this season.
`Roos Defeat Panthers 1-0 To Pick Up First Win Of Season
The UMKC women's soccer team recorded its first victory of the 2010 season at Eastern Illinois on Sept. 12, 1-0. The Kangaroos win over the Panthers is the second win in UMKC women's soccer program history. Amanda Casalinuovo scored the game winning goal for the `Roos and goalkeeper Jami Finnell came up big in the win with 10 saves.
2010 Summit League Women's Soccer Preseason Poll
1. IUPUI 75 pts. (5)
2. South Dakota State 71 pts. (2)
3. North Dakota State 59 pts. (3)
4. Oakland 57 pts.
5. Western Illinois 49 pts.
6. Oral Roberts 41 pts.
7. IPFW 34 pts.
8. Southern Utah 27 pts.
9. UMKC 16 pts.
10. Centenary 11 pts.
UMKC is 1-11-1 on the season and 0-3-1 in Summit League play, notching its only win at Eastern Illinois on Sept. 12.
The Kangaroos went 1-17-1 in their inaugural season last year. UMKC landed its only victory last season against Southern Utah, 2-0, on Oct. 16.
Head coach Anita Rodriguez is back for her second season and brings with her 11 letterwinners from last season, all of who saw lots of action. The Kangaroos also welcome eight newcomers to the 2010 squad, seven freshmen and one transfer.
Scouting the Opponent
South Dakota State comes to Kansas City with an 8-2-4 overall record and a 3-1-1 mark in The Summit League. The Jackrabbits are coming off of a 4-3 win at Southern Utah. Kayla Braffet leads with four goals and Elisa Stamatakis has 44 saves on the year.
The Series
The Kangaroos are 0-1 all-time against the Jackrabbits, dropping a 5-0 contest in Brookings, S.D. on Oct. 23 of last season.
Defense Steps Up Against Bison
The UMKC defense was a big key to UMKC's 0-0 tie against North Dakota State. The `Roos faced 21 total shots in the match, eight of which were placed on frame that goalkeeper Jami Finnell saved.
Finnell Leads Summit League in Saves
UMKC goalkeeper Jami Finnell is leading The Summit League in saves and saves per game. The sophomore has 99 saves on the year and is averaging 7.86 saves per match.
Still Going Strong
UMKC has two players that have started and played in every match since the program began last August. Goalkeeper Jami Finnell and forward Meagan Malloy have started in 32 consecutive matches for the `Roos.
Last Time Out: Kangaroos Hold Bison To 0-0 Tie
The UMKC women's soccer team held up strong defensively to hold North Dakota State to a 0-0 tie, despite two overtime periods. UMKC only recorded three shots in the contest and Jami Finnell recorded eight saves on the night.
Freshman Leads `Roos in Goals
Taylor Bare leads UMKC this season with eight points, three goals and two assists. The freshman tallied both a goal and a assist in last week's 3-2 loss at IUPUI.
Ashley Gann and Meagan Malloy also have two goals a piece for the Kangaroos this season.
`Roos Defeat Panthers 1-0 To Pick Up First Win Of Season
The UMKC women's soccer team recorded its first victory of the 2010 season at Eastern Illinois on Sept. 12, 1-0. The Kangaroos win over the Panthers is the second win in UMKC women's soccer program history. Amanda Casalinuovo scored the game winning goal for the `Roos and goalkeeper Jami Finnell came up big in the win with 10 saves.
2010 Summit League Women's Soccer Preseason Poll
1. IUPUI 75 pts. (5)
2. South Dakota State 71 pts. (2)
3. North Dakota State 59 pts. (3)
4. Oakland 57 pts.
5. Western Illinois 49 pts.
6. Oral Roberts 41 pts.
7. IPFW 34 pts.
8. Southern Utah 27 pts.
9. UMKC 16 pts.
10. Centenary 11 pts.
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