By: Michael Goss
Opponent: North Alabama
Date: Thursday, Sept. 14
Site: Fifth Third Bank Stadium; Kennesaw, Ga.
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
TV: ESPN+
Live Stats: Click Here
KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State women's soccer begins Atlantic Sun Conference play this Thursday as the team hosts North Alabama inside Fifth Third Bank Stadium. Start time is set for 7:00 p.m. and will be broadcasted live on ESPN+.
In its last two home matches, Kennesaw State (1-3-3) is coming off back-to-back draws at home versus Florida and Georgia State. The Owls secured their first undefeated home non-conference season since 2018; excluding the spring of 2021.
Series History
The Owls hold a 5-3 advantage in the all-time series with the Lions. In its last five contests, KSU holds a 4-1 record and has outscored UNA 8-4.
Agata's Big-Time Play
Senior
Agata Giani scored the game tying goal versus Florida with fewer than 25 minutes left in the second half to help maintain KSU's unbeaten home record. She was able to clean up after a left to right cross into the box to get across the first goal the Gators have given up all season. It marked Giani's second career goal with the last one coming Oct. 23, 2021 versus Liberty in the regular season finale.
Seniority
Experience has been an attribute that's favored KSU and look no further than defender
Camryn Simmons and midfielder
Teresa Wowk. Both seniors are top three on the team in minutes played (non-goalkeeper) with both players coming off the field for only a combined 55 minutes all season. Both players along with graduate transfer
Jade Barkett, recorded full-time games versus Florida.
Blye's Record Goalkeeping
After acquiring the starting gig five games into the season her freshman year,
Allanah Blye recorded 93 saves for a 85.3 save % last season. After a little over one year, Blye is the current all-time leader in program history in save % (82.3) and saves per game (5.76). The ASUN All-Freshman team member earned the 100th save of her career versus Presbyterian and has recorded three clean sheets this season.
Anabel's Amazing Attack
Orozco made an immediate impact when inserted into the game versus South Alabama with a stellar goal to even the score at that point. She left-footed it in from the right corner of the box off of the post from the throw-in feed from
Naomi Moleka. The last freshman to score for KSU was
Brenna Young versus Stetson Oct. 23, 2022.
Bryan's Brilliance
The sophomore has been a contributor on the attack ever since she stepped foot on campus. She tapped in the first score of the season versus Presbyterian, already tying her goal total all of last year. Of her two career goals, both have been game winners (Presbyterian, Jacksonville State in '22).
Next Match
The Owls will take to the road to face Central Arkansas at 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon in Conway, Ark.
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@KSUOwlsSoccer or by liking Kennesaw State University on
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