Thursday, November 7
Kalamazoo, MI
11:00am
vs
No. 3 Ohio
Photo by: Ken Smith/UBBulls.com
Bulls Take on Ohio in MAC Semifinals on Thursday
11/6/2024 2:14:00 PM | Women's Soccer
GAME COVERAGE:
Thursday – Buffalo vs. Ohio – 11:00 AM – Live Stats - Watch
BUFFALO, NY – After securing the #2 seed in the 2024 Mid-American Conference Tournament, the University at Buffalo women's soccer team (10-1-7, 5-1-4 MAC) will take on the defending MAC champions and third-seeded Ohio in the first semifinal of the day on Thursday at 11am at the WMU Soccer Complex in Kalamazoo.
The game will be streamed on ESPN+ with Evan Stockton (play-by-play) and Kevin Piel (color) announcing.
It will be the 30th meeting between Buffalo and Ohio with the Bulls teams knotted at a 14-14-1 overall series record. The Bulls defeated the Bobcats 2-0 at UB Stadium on October 24.
The MAC announced its postseason soccer awards on Tuesday morning, with five Buffalo student-athletes earning postseason recognition, highlighted by sophomore Lexie Thompson who was named Goalkeeper of the Year. Thompson also earned a spot on the All-MAC First Team. Joining her on the first team is graduate student defender Frederique St.-Jean while senior midfielder Kaya Schultz and junior defender Ellie Simmons received All-MAC Second Team honors. Additionally, Carolyn Hinkle earned a spot on the All-Freshman Team.
In blustery conditions, Buffalo battled to a scoreless draw at the CMU Soccer Complex to earn the #2 seed in the upcoming MAC Tournament. Buffalo outshot Central Michigan 12-9, including 11-2 in the second half with four shots on goal. Thompson turned in another stellar performance, making six saves in her 11th shutout of the season.
The Bulls are balanced offensively, with 25 goals scored off the feet of 12 different players, led by senior forward Jasmine Guerber who has five goals while Arianna Zumpano has come alive in league play, scoring four goals. Thompson has led the Bulls between the pipes, compiling a 10-1-7 overall record while recording 11 shutouts, a .44 goals against average and a .890 save percentage. Thompson leads the MAC and ranks in the top 10 nationally in those three categories.
As a team, the Bulls are one of the best defensive teams in the MAC as they lead the league and rank in the top 15 nationally in goals against average (.44) save percentage (.895) and shutout percentage (.611). They also rank in the top four in the league in corner kicks per game (4.7), shots per game (13.5), goals allowed (7), goals against average (.064) and goal differential (22).
Ohio finished league play with a 5-3-3 mark and is 11-4-4 overall after defeating Bowling Green 1-0 in the quarterfinal round on Sunday. Senior forward Jaimason Brooker leads the Bobcats offensively with seven goals and six assists while Aubrey Rea and Scout Murray have chipped in four goals each. In net, Ohio is led by junior Celeste Sloma who has made 58 saves and owns a 0.845 save percentage and a 0.59 goals against average in19 starts. In league action, the Bobcats were solid on both sides of the ball as they ranked in the top four in goals (13), shots (135) and goals against average (0.50).
With a win on Thursday, the Bulls will face the winner of No.1 Western Michigan and No. 4 Kent State in the MAC championship game on Sunday, November 10 at 1pm.
For all the latest on UB women's soccer, follow @UBWomensSoccer on Twitter/X and Instagram and like the UB Women's Soccer Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Blue & White Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
Thursday – Buffalo vs. Ohio – 11:00 AM – Live Stats - Watch
BUFFALO, NY – After securing the #2 seed in the 2024 Mid-American Conference Tournament, the University at Buffalo women's soccer team (10-1-7, 5-1-4 MAC) will take on the defending MAC champions and third-seeded Ohio in the first semifinal of the day on Thursday at 11am at the WMU Soccer Complex in Kalamazoo.
The game will be streamed on ESPN+ with Evan Stockton (play-by-play) and Kevin Piel (color) announcing.
It will be the 30th meeting between Buffalo and Ohio with the Bulls teams knotted at a 14-14-1 overall series record. The Bulls defeated the Bobcats 2-0 at UB Stadium on October 24.
The MAC announced its postseason soccer awards on Tuesday morning, with five Buffalo student-athletes earning postseason recognition, highlighted by sophomore Lexie Thompson who was named Goalkeeper of the Year. Thompson also earned a spot on the All-MAC First Team. Joining her on the first team is graduate student defender Frederique St.-Jean while senior midfielder Kaya Schultz and junior defender Ellie Simmons received All-MAC Second Team honors. Additionally, Carolyn Hinkle earned a spot on the All-Freshman Team.
In blustery conditions, Buffalo battled to a scoreless draw at the CMU Soccer Complex to earn the #2 seed in the upcoming MAC Tournament. Buffalo outshot Central Michigan 12-9, including 11-2 in the second half with four shots on goal. Thompson turned in another stellar performance, making six saves in her 11th shutout of the season.
The Bulls are balanced offensively, with 25 goals scored off the feet of 12 different players, led by senior forward Jasmine Guerber who has five goals while Arianna Zumpano has come alive in league play, scoring four goals. Thompson has led the Bulls between the pipes, compiling a 10-1-7 overall record while recording 11 shutouts, a .44 goals against average and a .890 save percentage. Thompson leads the MAC and ranks in the top 10 nationally in those three categories.
As a team, the Bulls are one of the best defensive teams in the MAC as they lead the league and rank in the top 15 nationally in goals against average (.44) save percentage (.895) and shutout percentage (.611). They also rank in the top four in the league in corner kicks per game (4.7), shots per game (13.5), goals allowed (7), goals against average (.064) and goal differential (22).
Ohio finished league play with a 5-3-3 mark and is 11-4-4 overall after defeating Bowling Green 1-0 in the quarterfinal round on Sunday. Senior forward Jaimason Brooker leads the Bobcats offensively with seven goals and six assists while Aubrey Rea and Scout Murray have chipped in four goals each. In net, Ohio is led by junior Celeste Sloma who has made 58 saves and owns a 0.845 save percentage and a 0.59 goals against average in19 starts. In league action, the Bobcats were solid on both sides of the ball as they ranked in the top four in goals (13), shots (135) and goals against average (0.50).
With a win on Thursday, the Bulls will face the winner of No.1 Western Michigan and No. 4 Kent State in the MAC championship game on Sunday, November 10 at 1pm.
For all the latest on UB women's soccer, follow @UBWomensSoccer on Twitter/X and Instagram and like the UB Women's Soccer Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Blue & White Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
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