Kangaroos Host Mastodons On Thursday Night
10/27/2010 12:15:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Kansas City, Mo. -- The UMKC women's soccer team will close out the regular season at home this weekend. The Kangaroos host IPFW on Thursday at 4 p.m. and wrap up with Oakland on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. The `Roos are coming off of a 3-0 shutout at Oral Roberts.
UMKC is 1-14-1 on the season and 0-6-1 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
IPFW comes to DSSRF with a 6-9 overall record and is 3-4 in The Summit League. The Mastodons are coming off of a 1-0 win over IUPUI on Oct. 24. Lisa Underwood leads IPFW with six goals and Erin Nayler has 68 saves on the season.
Last season the Mastodons finished 4-12-1 overall and 3-6 in The Summit League.
The Series
The Kangaroos are 0-1 all-time against the Mastodons, dropping a 2-0 match at IPFW on Oct. 4, 2009.
`Roos Tie Shot Record At Centenary
UMKC posted a team high 20 shots against the Ladies, which is tied for the most in program history. Meagan Malloy led all players with four shots, placing two of them on frame. The Kangaroos also recorded 20 shots at South Dakota back in August.
Finnell Continues to Lead Summit League In Saves
UMKC goalkeeper Jami Finnell continues to lead The Summit League in saves and save percentage. Finnell has 113 saves on the year and has a 7.64 save percentage. The sophomore finished last season with 159 saves and a 7.46 save percentage.
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 35 consecutive matches for the `Roos.
Last Time Out: UMKC Falls At Oral Roberts
The UMKC women's soccer team was shutout at Oral Roberts, 3-0, on Sunday afternoon. Jami Finnell recorded seven saves in the loss.
The UMKC defense battled tough in the first half and escaped tied 0-0 to Oral Roberts, despite being out-shot 11-4.
The second half was a different story, as the Golden Eagles were able to score three goals in the final 16 minutes of play. Oral Roberts notched its first goal in the 74th minute and found the back of the net just a minute in a half later, jumping out to a 2-0 lead. The Golden Eagles scored one final goal in the 85th minute of play.
Malloy and Bare Tied In Goals
Taylor Bare led UMKC early on in the season with three goals a piece but sophomore Meagan Malloy just notched her third goal. Malloy scored in the 2-1 loss at Centenary on Oct. 22.
`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.
UMKC is 1-14-1 on the season and 0-6-1 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
IPFW comes to DSSRF with a 6-9 overall record and is 3-4 in The Summit League. The Mastodons are coming off of a 1-0 win over IUPUI on Oct. 24. Lisa Underwood leads IPFW with six goals and Erin Nayler has 68 saves on the season.
Last season the Mastodons finished 4-12-1 overall and 3-6 in The Summit League.
The Series
The Kangaroos are 0-1 all-time against the Mastodons, dropping a 2-0 match at IPFW on Oct. 4, 2009.
`Roos Tie Shot Record At Centenary
UMKC posted a team high 20 shots against the Ladies, which is tied for the most in program history. Meagan Malloy led all players with four shots, placing two of them on frame. The Kangaroos also recorded 20 shots at South Dakota back in August.
Finnell Continues to Lead Summit League In Saves
UMKC goalkeeper Jami Finnell continues to lead The Summit League in saves and save percentage. Finnell has 113 saves on the year and has a 7.64 save percentage. The sophomore finished last season with 159 saves and a 7.46 save percentage.
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 35 consecutive matches for the `Roos.
Last Time Out: UMKC Falls At Oral Roberts
The UMKC women's soccer team was shutout at Oral Roberts, 3-0, on Sunday afternoon. Jami Finnell recorded seven saves in the loss.
The UMKC defense battled tough in the first half and escaped tied 0-0 to Oral Roberts, despite being out-shot 11-4.
The second half was a different story, as the Golden Eagles were able to score three goals in the final 16 minutes of play. Oral Roberts notched its first goal in the 74th minute and found the back of the net just a minute in a half later, jumping out to a 2-0 lead. The Golden Eagles scored one final goal in the 85th minute of play.
Malloy and Bare Tied In Goals
Taylor Bare led UMKC early on in the season with three goals a piece but sophomore Meagan Malloy just notched her third goal. Malloy scored in the 2-1 loss at Centenary on Oct. 22.
`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.
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