Week 9 
at NJIT
Date: Oct. 13
Kickoff: 12 p.m. (ET)
Location: Hillside, N.J.
Stadium: Kean University - East Campus Facility
Series: KSU leads, 3-0
Last Meeting: 2017, KSU, 2-1
Live Stats: www.KSUOwls.com
Live Video: Highlander Sports Network
KSU Notes (PDF)

Game Preview
Winners of four in row, the Kennesaw State women's soccer team will take that momentum on the road when it travels to Hillside, N.J. for its final regular-season road match at NJIT. Kickoff is Saturday at 12 p.m.

The Owls, who are ranked fifth in the South Region, became the first ASUN Conference team to clinch a championship berth after defeating FGCU, 1-0, Sunday at Fifth Third Bank Stadium.

KSU sits atop the ASUN Conference standings with 15 points, while NJIT (10-4-1, 4-2-0) is second with 12. FGCU (9-3-2, 3-3-0) and Lipscomb (8-4-2, 3-1-0) are tied for third with nine points. 

Owls on the Web
Sunday's match versus NJIT can be followed live at KSUOwls.com and available on the Highlander Sports Network.   

FGCU Recap
Sophomore Abi Hunt's first career goal was a big one as it proved to be the decisive score as Kennesaw State defeated defending ASUN Conference Champion Florida Gulf Coast, 1-0, Sunday at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. The lone score of the match came midway through the first half when Morgan Harrison delivered a ball to Hunt, who drilled a shot from 20 yards out and into the upper left-corner of the goal at the 22:36 mark. The second half was played mostly on the Kennesaw State half of the field as FGCU applied pressure throughout the final 45 minutes, but the Owls' defense withstood the challenge to post the shutout. 

Hunt Named ASUN Player of the Week
Sophomore defender Abi Hunt has been named the ASUN Conference women's soccer Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday (Oct. 8). It marks her first career conference honor. Hunt had a solid weekend in the back for the Owls, who went 2-0, posting wins over Stetson and FGCU that helped Kennesaw State clinch an ASUN Conference Championship berth. Hunt's play was key in leading KSU to a 1-0 victory over FGCU on Sunday as the Owls posted their first win over the Eagles since 2007. In addition to her stout defensive play, Hunt scored the game-winning goal, which marked the first goal of her career. 

Scouting NJIT
NJIT begins the weekend with a 10-4-1 overall record, including a 4-2-0 mark in ASUN play. The Highlanders trail the Owls by three points in the standings. NJIT had its season-high four-match winning streak snapped on Sunday following a 4-2 setback to Stetson. NJIT's goalkeeper Amelia Sapirman ranks second in the ASUN with eight shutouts. Head coach Ally Nick is in her third year leading the Highlanders and has compiled a 25-21-4 record.

Series Versus NJIT
Saturday's match will mark the fourth meeting between Kennesaw State and NJIT, with the Owls leading the all-time series, 3-0. KSU defeated the Highlanders, 2-1, last season in Kennesaw.  

Kennesaw State Team Notes
» With 12 victories on the season, Kennesaw State has reached its highest win total since posting a 17-4-0 record in 2007.
» The Owls are 5-1 in ASUN Conference play for the first time since 2007 when they began league play 7-0 before finishing 10-1-0.
» The Owls are 7-0-1 at home this season and 8-0-2 in their last 10 matches at Fifth Third Bank Stadium dating back to 2017.
» Sophomore goalkeeper Tiffany Sornpao recorded her career-high ninth shutout of the season on Sunday, tying her for second in the country. 
»The shutout total also ties Sornpao with Jessica Marek (2000) and Katie Piotrowski for fourth place on KSU's single-season list. Her 16 career clean sheets rank third in program history. The all-time mark is 37 set by Jessica Marek (2002-05).
» Freshman Jenna Vollrath leads KSU with six goals and paces the ASUN with five game-winning scores. 
» Sophomore forward Erin Harris leads the Owls and is tied for fourth in the ASUN Conference with six assists. 
» Harris (14) and Vollrath (13) are tied for eighth and 10th, respectively, in the ASUN in points.

Next Match
Kennesaw State concludes regular-season play next Sunday (Oct. 21) when it hosts Lipscomb at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. Kickoff is 6 p.m.

To keep up with the latest Kennesaw State soccer news follow the team on Twitter @KSUOwlNation and @KSUOwlsSoccer or by liking Kennesaw State University on Facebook.
 
Fifth Third Bank is the Official Bank of Kennesaw State Athletics. Fifth Third Bank Stadium is the home of women's soccer, women's lacrosse and football.
 

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