Game Overview
The upcoming match between the SIUE Cougars and Morehead State Eagles is set for Sunday, October 19, at 3 PM. The game will take place at Korte Stadium in Edwardsville, Illinois. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+, and live statistics will be available at siuestats.statbroadcast.com.
Team Profiles
SIUE Cougars
– Record: 3-10-3 (2-3-2 in Ohio Valley Conference)
– Head Coach: Derek Burton
– Goals Per Game: 0.81
– Goals Allowed Per Game: 2.13
– Shooting Statistics: 141 shots taken, 273 faced
– Shooting Average: 8.8 shots/game
– Goalkeeping: Savannah DeFini leads in scoring with three goals, while Anna Zichella is the assists leader with three. Both DeFini and Claire Nieroda have recorded 30 shots this season.
Morehead State Eagles
– Record: 3-13-0 (1-6-0 in OVC)
– Head Coach: Paul Cox
– Goals Per Game: 0.50
– Goals Allowed Per Game: 2.31
– Shooting Statistics: 176 shots taken, 241 faced
– Shooting Average: 11.0 shots/game
– Goalkeeping: Jade Walton is the leading shooter with 34 shots, while Kennedy Baquero and Faith Peper each have two goals this season.
Key Match Insights
- Sunday marks Senior Day for SIUE, where the Cougars will honor seniors Sydney Lane, Taryn Moore, Macie Begley, Kira Kumada, Savannah DeFini, Allie Fishering, and Aleah Minehart in a pregame ceremony.
- This match will be the 18th encounter between the Cougars and the Eagles, with SIUE leading the series at 11 wins, 4 losses, and 2 draws. Their last meeting ended in a 1-1 draw, while SIUE secured a 3-0 victory during their last home game against Morehead State in 2022.
- DeFini was instrumental in the team’s recent victory over Southeast Missouri, contributing with one assist, while Claire Nieroda scored her second goal of the season, both being game-winners.
- Goalkeeper Sarah Bozeman recorded her third shutout against Southeast Missouri and has made 76 saves this season across 15 games.
- SIUE is currently tied for sixth place within the OVC standings, with their next matchup against UT Martin significant for playoff implications.
- Derek Burton is in his 18th season as head coach, having successfully led the Cougars to five OVC titles and five NCAA Tournament appearances.
