A look at what's happening in Cleveland State Athletics...
Women's Soccer
-Cleveland State (2-1-1) will close out its current four-match roadswing this weekend, traveling to San Antonio, Texas to take on UTSA (Friday, September 6) and Rice (Sunday, September 8).
-Last weekend, the Vikings posted a 1-1-0 record, defeating Miami (Ohio) 1-0, and dropping a 2-1 decision to Ohio in double overtime.
-Elena Gutlove scored Cleveland State's goal at Ohio and assisted on Essence Canady's game-winning goal at Miami (Ohio), and has now registered a point in three consecutive matches.
-Stevie Holbrook made three saves against Miami (Ohio) to earn her second shutout of the season.
Men's Soccer
-Cleveland State (0-0-1) will host Robert Morris in its home opener this Wednesday (September 4) at 7:00 pm.
-The Vikings rallied from a two-goal deficit to tie defending ACC champion Louisville, 2-2, in their season opener this past weekend.
-Sophomore Jannis Schmidt scored his first collegiate goal and then assisted on the tying strike in CSU's rally.
Volleyball
-Cleveland State (0-3) will continue the 2019 campaign at the Hampton Inn Bowling Green Invitational this weekend, facing Butler and Charlotte on Friday, September 6, and the host Falcons on Saturday, September 7.
-Last time out, the Vikings participated in the Panther Challenge, facing a trio of teams that were ranked or receiving votes in the Top-25 poll in Pittsburgh, South Carolina and Cincinnati.
-Trinniti Hall was named to the Panther Challenge All-Tournament Team, after combining for 33 kills and 11 blocks on the weekend.
Cross Country
-The Vikings will return to action at the Tommy Evans Invitational this Saturday, September 7, with the women's 5K race slated for an 11:00 a.m. start at the Silver Creek Metro Park Cross Country Trails.
-Last time out, Cleveland State opened the season at the Queen City Invitational, paced by junior Anna Brandt who finished 20th overall with a time of 18:32, while the freshmen duo of Emily Nemeth (19:31) and Hannah Korte (19:41) finished second and third for the Vikings, respectively.
Men's Golf
-The Vikings will return to action at the Joe Faegans Invitational next Monday and Tuesday (September 9-10), taking part in their second of five fall tournaments.
-Last time out, Cleveland State opened the 2019-20 season at the Turning Stone Tiger Intercollegiate, as the Vikings finished ninth overall in the team standings with a 54-hole score of 913.
-Junior Zach Robbins fired a 66 on the final day of the tournament, which ties him for the third-best round in Cleveland State history, while he finished the tournament tied for seventh in the field with a 54-hole score of 212 (72-74-66).
-Jules Blakely finished tied for 41st overall after shooting rounds of 77-76-77.
Women's Golf
-Cleveland State began the 2019-20 season at the Roseann Schwartz Invitational hosted by Youngstown State yesterday, and will continue with the second round of action today (September 3).
-Cleveland State fired a team total of 304, which was good for second place after the opening round.
-Junior Madison Butler opened with a one-over par 73 and is tied for third in the medalist standings, while junior Ashley Knight fired a 75 and is in sixth place, and sophomore Grace Zimmerman opened her season by shooting a 77, which has her tied for seventh place.
Fencing
-Cleveland State hosted the Cornett Open this past weekend.
-The Vikings swept the podium in the mixed foil event, as John Wenger claimed the title.
This Week's Schedule
Tuesday, September 3
Women's Golf at Roseann Schwartz Invitational, All Day
Wednesday, September 4
Men's Soccer hosts Robert Morris, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, September 6
Volleyball vs. Butler, 10:00 a.m.
Volleyball vs. Charlotte, 5:00 p.m.
Women's Soccer at UTSA, 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 7
Cross Country at Tommy Evans Invitational, 11:00 a.m.
Volleyball at Bowling Green, 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 8
Women's Soccer vs. Rice, 12:00 p.m.
Viking of the Week
Jannis Schmidt, Men's Soccer
The sophomore factored into both goals as Cleveland State got a 2-2 road result against Louisville - the defending ACC champions - scoring his first collegiate goal to close the gap to 2-1, and then adding the primary assist on the game-tying goal. Schmidt had a team-high three shots for the Vikings against the Cardinals.
Other Top Performers
Trinniti Hall, Volleyball
Anna Brandt, Cross Country
Elena Gutlove, Women's Soccer
Zach Robbins, Men's Golf
