Youngstown State University
George Washington
Penguins Look to Rebound at George Washington Thursday, Host Sycamores Sunday
8/30/2023 10:05:00 AM | Women's Soccer
| Youngstown State at George Washington, vs. Indiana State | |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 3 p.m. |
| Opponent | at George Washington | Live Stats | Watch |
| Date & Time | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 1 p.m. |
| Opponent | vs. Indiana State | Live Stats | ESPN+ | International Stream |
| Live Tweets | @YSUWSoccer | @YSUSports |
| Hash Tags | #GoGuins | #HLWSOC |
The Opening Kickoff
The Youngstown State women's soccer team (3-1) returns to action on Thursday, Aug 31, when it visits George Washington in Washington, D.C at 3 p.m. and returns home to host Indiana State, Sunday, Sept. 3, at 1 p.m. at Farmers National Bank Field.
Last Time Out
The Penguins split a pair of games last week picking up a last-minute 2-1 victory at Duquesne on Aug. 24 and dropped a disappointing 1-0 home setback to Canisius on Aug. 27. Sophomore Chloe Weiland scored with 37 second left to lift the Penguins to a 2-1 win over the Dukes. Sophomore Taylor Berry tied the game at 1-1 with a goal in the 37th minute and also assisted on Weiland's game winner.
The George Washington Series
This is the first meeting between Youngstown State and George Washington.
About George Washington
George Washington enters the game with a 2-1 overall record and has wins over Delaware State (7-0) and UNC-Greensboro (2-1). The Revolutionaries also lost to Bucknell, 3-1. Leading George Washington is Abby Caoile with two goals and Aoi Kataoka with a goal and two assists.
The Indiana State Series
This is the first between Youngstown State and Indiana State.
About Indiana State
Indiana State enters the week with a 0-0-4 overall record and plays Horizon League foe Robert Morris on Aug. 31. Maddie Helling and Chloe Tesny each have goals for the Sycamores while Carlie Jenson and Alexa Mackey have each tallied assists.
Up Next
The Penguins Valparaiso, Friday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. at Farmers National Bank Field.
Keister Nets First Career Goal, Game-Winner
Junior Maddie Keister scored the first goal and game-winner of her career on Aug. 20 against Akron. Keister launched a free kick from 35 yards out on the left side and found to the top right corner of the net.
First Season Opening Win Since 2019
Youngstown State defeated St. Francis (Pa.), 3-1, in the 2023 season opener. It marks the first time since 2019 that the Penguins opened the season with a victory. It is also the first season-opening road win since the Penguins defeated Niagara, 2-1, on Aug. 23, 2013.
Weiland Among Leaders
After scoring her second goal of the season and her career at Duquesne, sophomore Chloe Weiland became the Penguins' 2023 goal leader. Weiland also ranks tied for fourth in the Horizon League with two goals.
Sharing is Caring
Sophomore Taylor Berry is tied with Chloe Weiland for the team lead with four total points. Berry scored her first goal of the season against Duquesne and also assisted on the Weiland's game-winner. Berry also assisted on Weiland's first career goal in the season-opening win against St. Francis (Pa.) on Aug. 17.
Kirkpatrick Tied All-Time Wins Record
Senior Brooklynn Kirkpatrick picked her 14th career victory after the Penguins' 2-1 win over Duquesne on Aug. 24. and tied the YSU record for all-time wins. Her next victory will break the record set by Jackie Podolsky from 2012-14.
Most Goals in Opener Since 2010
The Penguins three goals in the season opener against St. Francis (Pa.) were the most to open a season since YSU defeated Robert Morris, 3-1, in 2010. It's also just the fourth time in program history the Penguins have scored at least three goal in the first game of the year.
Goals Opponent Year
3 at St. Francis (Pa.) 2023
3 at Robert Morris 2010
4 Westminster 1999
3 Howard 1996
Weiland Scores First Career Goal
Sophomore Chloe Weiland notched her first career goal against the St. Francis (Pa.) on Aug. 17. Weiland's goal came at the 84:42 mark of the game against the Red Flash to give the Penguins a 3-1 lead.
Tarzi Tacks on Another
The Penguins' leading scorer last season, Elis Klein Spindola, added to her scoring column with her first goal of the season against St. Francis (Pa.) on Aug. 17. She led the Penguins with five goals in 2022 and now has six during her career with the Penguins.
First 3-0 Start Since 2012
With wins over St. Francis (Pa.) on Aug. 17, Akron on Aug. 20 and Duquesne on Aug. 24, Youngstown State posted its first 3-0 record to start the season since 2012.
All-League Returners
Abriana Rondin was named to the All-Horizon League Second-Team while Taylor Berry was named to the All-Freshman Team. Rondin had three goals and two assists while Berry scored four goals and assisted on another. All three of Rondin's goals came in Horizon League action, including the game-winner against Purdue Fort Wayne in the Horizon League Championship semifinals. Berry, who had a game-tying goal against Oakland on Sept. 15, led the Penguins to their first tournament win since 2008 with two goals against Wright State in the quarterfinals on Oct. 30.
LaVigna Among Leaders
Regan LaVigna has moved her way into a pair of YSU all-time top 10 lists. She ranks tied for fourth all-time with nine career assists and tied for 10th with 23 total points. Last season, LaVigna posted three goals and three assists for nine total points.
Penguins Predicted Fourth
The Youngstown State women's soccer team was picked to finish fourth in the 2023 Horizon League Preseason Poll after a vote of the league's head coaches. The Penguins, who earned one first-place vote, totaled 84 points. Milwaukee was a near unanimous pick to win the league with 10 first-place votes and 120 points. Oakland was predicted to finish second with 93 points and Purdue Fort Wayne was third with 85 points, just one point ahead of the Penguins.
2023 #HLWSOC Preseason Poll
Pl. Team – Pts. (First-place votes)
1. Milwaukee (10) – 120
2. Oakland – 93
3. Purdue Fort Wayne – 85
4. Youngstown State (1) – 84
5. Cleveland State – 73
6. IUPUI – 69
7. Wright State – 65
8. Northern Kentucky – 61
9. Detroit Mercy – 40
10. RMU – 19
11. Green Bay – 17
