
Photo by: Paul Hokanson/UB Athletics
10/23/2026 9:33:00 AM | Women's Soccer
BUFFALO, NY - The University at Buffalo women's soccer team (4-5-6, 1-3-4 MAC) returns to the state of Ohio for a contest against the Bowling Green Falcons on Saturday at 1 pm.
It is the 34th meeting between Buffalo and Bowling Green with the Falcons owning an 18-10-5 advantage. The Bulls and Falcons have played to a draw in four straight contests.
Buffalo played to a scoreless draw at Akron on Sunday afternoon. The Bulls doubled up the Zips, outshooting them 19-8, including a 4-3 edge in shots on goal, while also maintaining a 1-0 advantage in corner kick opportunities. Lexie Thompson made three saves on the afternoon for her league-leading ninth shutout of the season.
The Bulls currently lead the MAC and are in the top 15 in the nation in shutout percentage (.600) while ranking second in the league in save percentage (0.838) and third in goals against average (0.80). Two-time MAC Goalkeeper of the Year Lexie Thompson leads UB between the pipes as she leads the MAC and ranks second nationally with nine shutouts while also ranking second in the MAC in save percentage (.831), third in goals against average (0.80) and fourth saves (59).
Bowling Green is 6-3-5 overall and 2-2-4 in league play after falling to Kent State 2-1 on Sunday. The Falcons are balanced offensively with 10 different players recording a goal this season, led by Emme Butera who has recorded three goals and two assists on the year while Ella Kane and Taylor Green have notched two goals and two assists each. Bowling Green leads the MAC in goals against average (.64) and shots per game (14.1), while ranking second in shutout percentage (.500), third in save percentage (.827) and fifth in and corner kicks per contest (4.79). Junior Payton O'Malley leads the Falcons between the pipes, compiling a 5-3-4 overall record while recording a league-best 0.72 goals against average and .813 save percentage, which ranks fourth in the MAC, with 39 saves across 12 starts this season.
Up next, Buffalo will travel return home to host Kent State in the final home game of the regular season at Broadview Stadium on Thursday, October 29 at 6pm.
For all the latest on UB Women's Soccer Team, follow the team on Twitter/X and Instagram at @UBuffaloWSOC and like the UB Women's Soccer Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
It is the 34th meeting between Buffalo and Bowling Green with the Falcons owning an 18-10-5 advantage. The Bulls and Falcons have played to a draw in four straight contests.
Buffalo played to a scoreless draw at Akron on Sunday afternoon. The Bulls doubled up the Zips, outshooting them 19-8, including a 4-3 edge in shots on goal, while also maintaining a 1-0 advantage in corner kick opportunities. Lexie Thompson made three saves on the afternoon for her league-leading ninth shutout of the season.
The Bulls currently lead the MAC and are in the top 15 in the nation in shutout percentage (.600) while ranking second in the league in save percentage (0.838) and third in goals against average (0.80). Two-time MAC Goalkeeper of the Year Lexie Thompson leads UB between the pipes as she leads the MAC and ranks second nationally with nine shutouts while also ranking second in the MAC in save percentage (.831), third in goals against average (0.80) and fourth saves (59).
Bowling Green is 6-3-5 overall and 2-2-4 in league play after falling to Kent State 2-1 on Sunday. The Falcons are balanced offensively with 10 different players recording a goal this season, led by Emme Butera who has recorded three goals and two assists on the year while Ella Kane and Taylor Green have notched two goals and two assists each. Bowling Green leads the MAC in goals against average (.64) and shots per game (14.1), while ranking second in shutout percentage (.500), third in save percentage (.827) and fifth in and corner kicks per contest (4.79). Junior Payton O'Malley leads the Falcons between the pipes, compiling a 5-3-4 overall record while recording a league-best 0.72 goals against average and .813 save percentage, which ranks fourth in the MAC, with 39 saves across 12 starts this season.
Up next, Buffalo will travel return home to host Kent State in the final home game of the regular season at Broadview Stadium on Thursday, October 29 at 6pm.
For all the latest on UB Women's Soccer Team, follow the team on Twitter/X and Instagram at @UBuffaloWSOC and like the UB Women's Soccer Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
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