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Thursday, October 29
Buffalo, NY
6:00pm
University at Buffalo
vs
Kent State
Photo by: Paul Hokanson/UB Athletics
10/28/2026 3:05:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BUFFALO, NY - The University at Buffalo women's soccer team (4-6-6, 1-4-4 MAC) welcomes the Kent State Golden Flashes to Broadview Arena for the final home game of the regular season on Thursday at 6 pm.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with Vinnie Christiano III (play-by-play) and Rachel Libert (color) announcing.
It will be the 30th meeting between Buffalo and Kent State with the Golden Flashes owning a narrow 14-12-3 series advantage. The Bulls defeated Kent State 1-0 at Dix Stadium last season.
Buffalo fell 2-0 at Bowling Green on Saturday afternoon. The Falcons outshot the Bulls 23-8, including an 11-2 edge in shots on goal, while also maintaining a 5-0 advantage in corner kick opportunities. Senior Lexie Thompson made a season-high nine saves on the afternoon.
The Bulls currently lead the MAC and are in the top 25 in the nation in shutout percentage (.563) while ranking third in the league in save percentage (0.835) and goals against average (0.88). Two-time MAC Goalkeeper of the Year Lexie Thompson leads UB between the pipes as she leads the MAC and ranks fourth nationally with nine shutouts while also ranking third in the MAC in save percentage (.829) and fourth in goals against average (0.88) and total saves (68).
Kent State is 5-8-3 overall and 4-4-1 in league play after falling to Kent State 2-1 on Sunday. The Golden Flashes are led offensively by Lila Simon who has scored seven goals and Samantha Miller who has recorded three goals and four assists on the year. Kent State ranks third in the MAC in assists (18) while ranking fifth in points (56) and sixth in goals (19). Senior Leah Shaffer leads the Golden Flashes between the pipes, compiling a 4-5-2 overall record while recording a 1.33 goals against average and .714 save percentage with 40 saves across 11 starts this season.
Up next, Buffalo will close out the regular season at Ball State on Sunday, November 1 at 1pm.
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.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with Vinnie Christiano III (play-by-play) and Rachel Libert (color) announcing.
It will be the 30th meeting between Buffalo and Kent State with the Golden Flashes owning a narrow 14-12-3 series advantage. The Bulls defeated Kent State 1-0 at Dix Stadium last season.
Buffalo fell 2-0 at Bowling Green on Saturday afternoon. The Falcons outshot the Bulls 23-8, including an 11-2 edge in shots on goal, while also maintaining a 5-0 advantage in corner kick opportunities. Senior Lexie Thompson made a season-high nine saves on the afternoon.
The Bulls currently lead the MAC and are in the top 25 in the nation in shutout percentage (.563) while ranking third in the league in save percentage (0.835) and goals against average (0.88). Two-time MAC Goalkeeper of the Year Lexie Thompson leads UB between the pipes as she leads the MAC and ranks fourth nationally with nine shutouts while also ranking third in the MAC in save percentage (.829) and fourth in goals against average (0.88) and total saves (68).
Kent State is 5-8-3 overall and 4-4-1 in league play after falling to Kent State 2-1 on Sunday. The Golden Flashes are led offensively by Lila Simon who has scored seven goals and Samantha Miller who has recorded three goals and four assists on the year. Kent State ranks third in the MAC in assists (18) while ranking fifth in points (56) and sixth in goals (19). Senior Leah Shaffer leads the Golden Flashes between the pipes, compiling a 4-5-2 overall record while recording a 1.33 goals against average and .714 save percentage with 40 saves across 11 starts this season.
Up next, Buffalo will close out the regular season at Ball State on Sunday, November 1 at 1pm.
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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