SAN ANTONIO – The University of the Incarnate Word women's soccer team travels to Denton, Texas on Friday, September 8 to take on the University of North Texas at 7 p.m. The Cardinals then return home on Sunday, September 10 to host Sam Houston State University at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium at 3 p.m. Admission is free, and the first 50 fans will receive an exclusive Red Out T-shirt.
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The Cardinals are 3-1-1 to start the 2023 season. Last week, UIW finished in a draw against New Mexico State, 0-0. In her first collegiate start, Freshman goalkeeper Erica Defferding totaled four saves. On Sunday, UIW was handed its first loss of the season, losing to UTEP 1-0. Defferding got the start at goalkeeper and finished with three saves.
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Forwards Sierra Wannamaker and Addison Rodriguez led the Cardinals in goals with two each.
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Forward, Meredith Caviglia leads the Cardinals in assists with two.
Scouting the Mean Green
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North Texas is 5-1 this season, with wins against conference foes Northwestern State and Texas A&M Commerce.
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Summer Brown leads the Mean Green with five goals. UNT has two players with three assists each to lead the team.
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UNT was selected to finish third in the west division of the American Athletic Conference after finishing last season 13-5-3.
Scouting the Bearkats
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SHSU is 1-3-1 this season, with a tie to Texas A&M - Corpus Christi and losses to Lamar and HCU.
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The Bearkats have two players with two goals each to lead the team. Dana Hanson leads the team in assists with two.
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SHSU was selected to finish eighth in Conference USA after finishing last season 3-11-2.
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