SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The University of the Incarnate Word women's soccer team will host Texas A&M Corpus Christi at 7 p.m. this Friday night at Benson Stadium.
OPENING KICK
The Cardinals (3-7-1, 2-3 SLC) had a rough weekend away, losing both games against Central Arkansas and Northwestern State. With a few days off to prepare, UIW is ready to take on the Islanders (0-12, 0-5 SLC) on home turf.
SCOUTING THE BEARS
2016: 0-12, 0-5 SLC
Last Game: L vs. Southeastern LA 0-1
Head Coach: Shanna Caldwell
Key Offensive Players:
#31, Shayla Spearman, 669 MIN, 2 G, 7 SH
#5 Chayse Bauer, 662 MIN, 2 G, 5 SH
#11 Yvette Franco, 648 MIN, 21 SH, 9 SOG
Key Defensive Players:
#23 Brooke Erdmann, 739 MIN, 1 G, 7 SH
#14 Emma Biba, 809 MIN, 5 SH, 1 SOG
#9 Meghan Coredo, 730 MIN, 6 SH, 2 SOG
Key Goalkeeper:
#18 Jordan Wainwright, 333 MIN, 19 GA, 41 SV
Summary: The Islanders have had some close games this season but have yet to take the victory in a game and the Cardinals are hoping to keep it that way this weekend.
THE CARDINAL FILE
2016: 3-7-1
Last Game: L vs. Northwestern State 0-1
Head Coach: Anne Felts
Key Offensive Players:
#20
Sam Batley, 2 G, 13 SH, 5 SOG
#26
Brooke Hanson, 2 G, 21 Sh, 7 SOG
#23
Emani Stewart, 2 G, 13 Sh, 6 SOG
Key Defensive Players:
#21
Sabrina Martineau, 1 G, 5 Sh, 3 SOG
#19
Karey Tylman 7 GS, 24 Sh, 8 SOG
#12
Alyssa Amaya 1 G, 3 Sh, 1 SOG
Key Goalkeepers:
#0
Sydney Huntsinger, 642 MIN, 12 GA, 32 SV
Summary: The Cardinals lost a close game to Northwestern State taking 19 shots and 7 shots on goal, but it was not enough to overcome to Lady Demons on their own field.
SERIES HISTORY
This is not the first time that these teams will play each other. The last time the Cardinals and the Islanders matched up on the field was last year in Corpus Christi. The Cardinals lost that game 0-1.
UP NEXT
Following this weekends game, the Cardinals will be back at home next weekend to play McNeese State at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14 and Lamar at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, both at Benson Stadium.
STAY TUNED
The Cardinals will be away for their last road trip of the season. They will play Sam Houston State on Friday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. in Huntsville and Stephen F. Austin on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. in Nacogdoches.
For more information on you UIW Cardinals, please visit uiwcardinals.com.
