Youngstown State University
Milwaukee
Penguins Square Off Against League Leader Milwaukee Thursday Night
10/14/2026 8:20:00 AM | Women's Soccer
| Youngstown State at Milwaukee | |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Thursday, Oct. 15 | 7 p.m. |
| Location | Engelmann Stadium | Milwaukee, Wis. |
| TV | ESPN+ |
| Live Stats | YSUsports.com |
Opening Kick
The Youngstown State women's soccer team heads back on the road for a pair of crucial Horizon League contests beginning with a matchup against league leader Milwaukee, Thursday, Oct. 15. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Engelmann Stadium and the game will be aired on ESPN+.
Up Next
Youngstown State continues its trek through Wisconsin when it visits Green Bay, Sunday, Oct. 18. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. at Festival Foods Field at Aldo Santaga Stadium in Green Bay, Wis.
Last Time Out
The Youngstown State women's soccer team outshot Wright State but had to settle for a 1-1 tie on Oct. 10 at Farmers National Bank Field. Senior Sara Felder, who set a career high with 10 shots, scored her third goal of the season while Makayla Thinger and Madison Bazylewicz were each credited with an assist on the goal. Junior goalkeeper Kendall Sears tallied seven saves while facing a total of 19 shots.
Guins Off to HL Start in Program History
With its 1-1 against Wright State, Youngstown State is off to its best start in Horizon League play in program history. The Penguins are 4-0-2 in conference action for the first time since joining the league in 2001.
First Time Winning Three HL Road Games
With its road victories over Northern Kentucky (9/19), Oakland (10/1) and Detroit Mercy (10/4), Youngstown State has won three conference away games in the same season for the first time in program history.
A Win Would
• Mark the first 5-0-2 start in Horizon League play in school history
• Mark Youngstown State's third win over Milwaukee
• Be the Penguins first victory over the Panthers in Milwaukee
About Milwaukee
Milwaukee enters the game with an overall record of 8-4-2 and a conference-best 6-0-0 mark in league action. Emily Petring leads the Panthers with eight goals and three assists for 19 total points. Ashlyn Skinner has four goals and three assists. Goalkeeper Lauren Nidey has six shutouts, 48 saves and a goals against average of 1.51.
The Milwaukee Series
This is the 26th meeting between Youngstown State and Milwaukee in a series that dates back to 2001. The Panthers own a 21-2-2 advantage in the all-time series and have won the last two contests. Last season, the Panthers defeated the Penguins, 2-0, in Youngstown. Youngstown State defeated the Panthers in Youngstown in 2012 (2-1) and 2014 (3-2, 2OT). The Penguins also tied Milwaukee in 2022 (1-1) and 2023 (1-1), both times in Youngstown.
Felder Moving Up Charts
With her goal against Wright State on Oct. 10, Sara Felder now ranks fourth on the Youngstown State career goals list with 14, and she ranks tied for fourth with 32 total points. The last player to score at least 14 goals was Lauren Brennan with 16 from 2007-10. Also, 10 of her 14 career goals have been scored against Horizon League foes.
Guins Set Assist Mark
With a pair of assists against Wright State on Oct. 10, Youngstown State set the school record for most assists in Horizon League games in program history with 16. The Penguins broke the mark of 14 set in 2025.
Sears Named DPOW
After posting consecutive shutouts last week, junior goalkeeper Kendall Sears was named the Under Armour Horizon League Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 5. Sears led the Penguins to a 2-0 record last week with a pair of road wins at Oakland and Detroit Mercy. She posted a pair of shutouts and averaged four saves per game. In her first clean sheet, the Penguins knocked off Oakland, 1-0, while Sears posted three saves. Against Detroit Mercy, Youngstown State won 3-0, and Sears tallied five saves.
The French Connection
Senior Camille Bultel, an All-Horizon League Third Team pick in 2025 after scoring four goals with four assists for 12 points, has been instrumental for the Penguins this season. Although appearing in just nine games, Bultel has scored two goals and dished out four assists for five total points. The Penguins have scored at least one goal in each game she has appeared and she has tallied at least one point in four of those contests.
Haouzi Called Up
Sophomore Ghita Haouzi was called up to the Morocco Women's U23 National Team and participated in its training camp during the FIFA International Window. Haouzi leads the Penguins with nine points on three goals and three assists.
Sears Sizzling in Net
After posting back-to-back shutouts against Oakland and Detroit Mercy, junior Kendall Sears became just the third player in school history to post three consecutive shutouts in a season. The record is four set by Maya Naimoli in 2025. Brooklynn Kirkpatrick accomplished the feat twice in 2022.
