Youngstown State University
Detroit Mercy
Penguins Close Out Road Trip at Detroit Mercy Sunday
10/3/2026 8:56:00 AM | Women's Soccer
| Youngstown State at Detroit Mercy | |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Sunday, Oct. 4 | 1p.m. |
| Location | Titan Field | Detroit, Mich. |
| TV | ESPN+ |
| Live Stats | YSUsports.com |
The Opening Kick
The Youngstown State women's soccer team closes out its Michigan road trip when it visits Detroit Mercy, Sunday, Oct. 4. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Titan Field in Detroit, Mich. and the game will be aired on ESPN+.
Up Next
Youngstown State returns home to host league foe Wright State on Senior Day, Saturday, Oct. 10. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. at Farmers National Bank Field.
Last Time Out
Sophomore Baylee Williams scored in the 42nd minute and goalkeeper Kendall Sears tallied three assists as the Youngstown State women's soccer defeated Oakland, 1-0, on Oct. 1. It marked the Penguins first win in program history at Oakland, and the first time Youngstown State began conference play with a 3-0-1 record. Kate Makkas and Emma Berdiner were credited with assists on Williams' game-winning goal.
Guins Off to HL Start in Program History
With its 1-0 win over Oakland, Youngstown State is off to its best start in Horizon League play in program history. The Penguins are 3-0-1 in conference action for the first time since joining the league in 2001.
Penguins Looking for First Michigan Sweep
Youngstown State is searching for its first road sweep of Oakland and Detroit Mercy in the same season. The Penguins defeated Oakland in Rochester, Mich. for the first time in program history and are looking for their first victory at Titan Field.
About Detroit Mercy
Detroit Mercy enters the game with an overall record 3-6-2 and a 1-2-1 record in Horizon League play. The Titans, who are 1-0-1 at home in conference action, are coming off a scoreless draw against Robert Morris on Oct. 1.
The Detroit Mercy Series
This is the 29th meeting between Youngstown State and Detroit Mercy in a series dating back to 2000. The Titans lead the all-time series, 24-4, , but the Penguins won the last matchup, 4-2, on Sept. 28, 2025 at Farmers National Bank Field. The Titans won the first 17 games against Youngstown State before the Penguins snapped the skid with a 2-1 home victory in 2015. Youngstown State is 0-14 in games played at Detroit Mercy.
Baylee Back-to-Back
After not scoring for the first 11 games, sophomore Baylee Williams has scored in consecutive games for the Penguins. Williams scored her first goal of the campaign against Purdue (9/27) and hit the game-winner against Oakland (10/1). She has six career goals and three have come in Horizon League action.
Sears Nets Consecutive Shutouts
Junior Kendall Sears posted back-to-back clean sheets for the first time in her career after the Penguins 1-0 shutout over Oakland on Oct. 1. In league action, Sears is 3-0-1 and owns a .833 save percentage and a 0.50 goals-against average.
Felder Named POW
Senior Sara Felder was named the Under Armour Horizon League Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, the conference announced on Sept. 28. This is the first weekly award of Felder's career, and the first time a Youngstown State player has won the offensive award since Tatum Gretz earned the honor in 2024. Felder's selection marks the 10th time a Youngstown State player was named the offensive player of the week. Felder led the Penguins to a 1-0-1 record last week with a win over Purdue Fort Wayne and tie against Cleveland State. She recorded an assist against the Vikings and scored the game-winning goal against the Mastodons. Felder posted seven shots against Cleveland State and added four more against Purdue Fort Wayne.
Rosa Loving the League
Sophomore Kamryn Rosa continues her love of playing against Horizon League opponents. With her goal against Cleveland State, Rosa scored in each of the first two Horizon League contests this season. Rosa was credited with an assist on the game-winning goal against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 27, extending her scoring streak to three games. She has scored nine goals during her career. Eight of those goals came in 14 Horizon League contests, including her game-winner against Northern Kentucky on Sept. 19.
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 seven games, Bultel has scored a goal and dished out three 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 three of those contests.
To the Haouzi
Sophomore Ghita Haouzi has been the Penguins top scorer this season with a team-best seven points. Haouzi has scored two goals and is tied for the team lead with three assists. Her last two assists have come on game-winning goals by Kamryn Rosa (NKU) and Sara Felder (PFW). She scored the most improbable goal of her young career. Haouzi's goal at the 87:50 mark against Duquesne tied the game at 1-1 and pushed the Penguins to a draw. Youngstown State trailed 1-0 for 83:19 before her score.
