SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The University of the Incarnate Word women's soccer team will travel to both Central Arkansas and Northwestern State this weekend for their 1st away game series of the season.
OPENING KICK
The Cardinals (2-5-1) played their best two games of the season this past weekend, taking the win at home in both games. They beat Southeastern Louisiana 2-1 and Nicholls 3-0. Central Arkansas (8-3-0) have won their past three games, two of them being on the road. Northwestern State (5-5-0) have won their past two games, both of them being on the road.
SCOUTING THE BEARS
2016: 8-3-0
Last Game: W vs. Lamar University, 4-1
Head Coach: Jeremy Bishop
Key Offensive Players:
#10, Ashley Smith, 6 G, 26 Sh, 14 SOG
#15 Camille Bassett, 5 G, 35 Sh, 21 SOG
#13 Alex Moore, 3 G, 14 Sh, 9 SOG
Key Defensive Players:
#3 Shelby Wilson, 11 Sh, 2 SOG
#22 Kristen Ricks, 5 Sh, 2 SOG, 11 GS
#21 Stacia Carroll, 2 Sh, 11 GS
Goalkeeper:
#1 Anna Hughes, 11 GS, 15 Saves,
Summary:
The Bears' winning record will make them a tough competitor for the Cardinals, but in 2014 UIW pulled out a 1-0 win. They hope to have the same outcome this Friday.
SCOUTING THE LADY DEMONS
2016: 5-5-0
Last Game: W vs. McNeese State 2-1
Head Coach: George Van Linder
Key Offensive Players:
#19 April Trowbridge, 5 G, 24 Sh, 11 SOG
#13 Brittany Caserma, 3 G, 18 Sh, 13 SOG
#23 Esdelna Gonzalez, 1 G, 15 Sh, 7 SOG
Key Defensive Players:
#15 Camila Ardila, 3 G, 12 Sh, 7 SOG
#30 Cache Haley, 9 Sh, 3 SOG
#8 Party Carrion 1 G, 5 Sh, 2 SOG
Goalkeeper:
#0 Alex Latham, 10 GS, 62 Saves
Summary: The Lady Demons have lost 1 out of the 3 home games they have played but the Cardinals will fight to take the win on their opponents turf.
THE CARDINAL FILE
2016: 2-5-1
Last Game: W vs. Nicholls 3-0
Head Coach: Anne Felts
Key Offensive Players:
#20
Sam Batley, 2 G, 9 Sh, 3 SOG
#26
Brooke Hanson, 2 G, 18 Sh, 6 SOG
#23
Emani Stewart, 2 G, 11 Sh, 5 SOG
Key Defensive Players:
#21
Sabrina Martineau, 1 G, 2 Sh, 3 SOG
#19
Karey Tylman 7 GS, 17 Sh, 3 SOG
#12
Alyssa Amaya 1 G, 3 Sh, 1 SOG
Key Goalkeepers:
#0
Sydney Huntsinger, 8 GS, 11 GS. 30 Saves
Summary: The Cardinals have found their groove on the field this past week, winning two games in a row at home. They will travel this weekend and fight to keep the winning streak alive.
SERIES HISTORY
This is not the first time that these teams will play each other. The last time the Cardinals and the Bears matched up, UIW came out on top winning 1-0. As for the Lady Demons, last season the game ended in a -0-0 tie.
UP NEXT
Following this weekends games, the Cardinals will be back at home to play Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Friday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. at Benson Stadium.
STAY TUNED
The Cardinals will be at home for another two-game weekend to play McNeese State on Friday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. and Lamar on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 1 p.m.
For more information on you UIW Cardinals, please visit uiwcardinals.com.
