Youngstown State University
Wright State
Penguins Continue League Play at Wright State, Host IUPUI
9/20/2023 1:48:00 PM | Women's Soccer
| Youngstown State at Wright State; vs. IUPUI | |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 6 p.m. |
| Opponent | at Wright State | Live Stats |
| Date & Time | Sunday, Sept. 24 | 1 p.m. |
| Opponent | vs. Northern Kentucky | Live Stats | ESPN+ | International Stream |
| Live Tweets | @YSUWSoccer | @YSUSports |
| Hash Tags | #GoGuins | #HLWSOC |
The Opening Kickoff
The Youngstown State women's soccer team (5-3-1, 1-1 Horizon League) continues when it visits Wright State, Thursday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m. The Penguins also host IUPUI, Sunday, Sept. 24. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Farmers National Bank Field.
Last Time Out
The Penguins split a pair of league games last week falling to Detroit Mercy, 2-1, on Sept. 14 and defeating Northern Kentucky, 2-1, on Sept. 17. Sophomore Marissa Masano recorded her first career goal against the Titans. Senior Lianna Van Sice scored for the second time this season and graduate student Abriana Rondin tallied her eighth career goal in the victory over the Norse.
The Wright State Series
This is the 28th meeting between Youngstown State and Wright State in a series that dates back to 1996. The Raiders own a 22-2-3 advantage in the all-time series, but the Penguins won the last meeting, 2-1, in the first round of the 2022 Horizon League Championship. Taylor Berry scored a pair of goals in the 2-1 victory.
About Wright State
Wright State enters the week with a 3-3-2 overall record and a 1-0 mark in the Horizon League. Lauren Borchert and Marcella Sizer are tied for the team lead with two goals apiece.
The IUPUI Series
This is the 13th meeting between Youngstown State and IUPUI in a series that dates back to 1999. The Jaguars own a 10-1-1 advantage in the all-time series. IUPUI won the first nine contests before the Penguins recorded a 1-1 draw in 2021. Youngstown State defeated the Jaguars, 2-0, last season at Farmers National Bank Field. Regan LaVigna scored the game-winner in the 13th minute while Taylor Berry added a goal in the 53rd minute while goalkeeper Brooklynn Kirkpatrick posted her seventh clean sheet of the year with nine saves.
About IUPUI
The Jaguars enter the week with an overall record of 6-2-2 and a 0-0-2 mark in league play. Emma Antoine leads the team with 11 points on two goals and seven assists while Caroline Kelley has a team-high four goals.
Up Next
The Penguins visit Purdue Fort Wayne, Saturday. Sept. 30, at 1 p.m.
Need Some R&R
Graduate students Regan LaVigna and Abriana Rondin continue to climb the YSU all-time points scored list. LaVigna is now 10th all-time with 25 total points (7 goals, 11 assists) and Rondin is tied for 11th with 23 points (8 goals, 7 assists).
LaVigna Nearing Assists Record
Graduate student Regan LaVigna posted her 11th career assist against Northern Kentucky on Sept 17. LaVigna now ranks tied for second all-time and needs three more to tie and four to break the school's all-time record of 14 set by YSU Hall of Famer Missy Laforet (1996-99)
Kirkpatrick Sets All-Time Wins Record
With the Penguins 2-0 over Indiana State, senior Brooklynn Kirkpatrick broke the Youngstown State all-time wins record with 15 and now has 16. She broke the old mark of 14 set by Jackie Podolsky from 2012-14.
Best Start in Program History
With its 5-3-1 mark through nine games, Youngstown State is off to the best start in program history. The Penguins went 6-4 after 10 games in 2012.
Van Sice Slicin'
Senior Lianna Van Sice has been an integral part the the Penguins offense this season. She leads the team with with seven total points (2 goals, 3 assists). She has scored a goal in two of the last three games. She scored her first career goal and added an assist in the Penguins' 2-0 win over Indiana Stateand had one against Northern Kentucky. Van Sice is also tied for the team lead with three assists.
Keister Two Goals, Two Game-Winner
Junior Maddie Keister has scored two goals for the Penguins and both were game-winners. Against Indiana State, she scored her second goal of the season on a header after a corner kick by Lianna Van Sice. She 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.
Sharing is Caring
Sophomore Taylor Berry is tied with Chloe Weiland with five 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.
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.
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
