A look at what's happening in Cleveland State Athletics…
Men's Soccer
-Cleveland State will open the week at Bowling Green on Tuesday (September 17) before hosting Northern Kentucky on Saturday (September 21).
-The Vikings dropped a 1-0 decision at Oakland in both programs' Horizon League opener this past weekend.
Women's Soccer
-Cleveland State (2-4-2) will open Horizon League play this week, traveling to Green Bay on Friday, September 20.
-Last time out, the Vikings wrapped up non-league play with matches against Niagara and Canisius, with the Canisius match marking Senior Day for Briana Niedermeier, Bianca Sarti, Elaina Walnoha, Toni Dickson, Kailah Ransom and Sydney Hamker.
-Keeper Stevie Holbrook made seven saves in the double overtime tie against Niagara, marking her third shutout of the season.
Volleyball
-The Vikings will play in the friendly confines of Woodling Gymnasium for the first time during the 2019 campaign this weekend, welcoming Niagara and Kent State for a pair of matches on Friday, September 20.
-Last time out, the Vikings participated in the Bluegrass Battle, facing tough competition in No. 15 Kentucky, Indiana and FGCU.
-Lindsey Tout was named to the All-Tournament Team after averaging 5.27 digs per set to lead the Viking defense.
Cross Country
-Cleveland State will return to action at the All-Ohio Championship later this month, competing in the 6K race on Saturday, September 28.
-Through the first two races of the season, junior Anna Brandt has been Cleveland State's top finisher, including a season-best 5K time of 18:12 to finish fourth at the Tommy Evans Invitational.
Men's Golf
-The Vikings will return to action at the Davidson Fall Invitational next Monday and Tuesday, September 23-24.
-Cleveland State finished eighth overall at the Eastern Kentucky Intercollegiate last time out, led by Zach Robbins who finished third in the medalist chase after shooting 68-68-73.
-Robbins was the 36-hole leader with a four-under par 136, while Jonny Filler finished tied for 28th competing as an individual.
Women's Golf
-Cleveland State continues its fall slate at the Cardinal Classic this week, participating in the two-day tournament on Monday, September 16 and Tuesday, September 17.
-The Vikings opened the season at the Roseann Schwartz Invitational earlier this month, recording a second place team finish.
-Madison Butler finished fifth individually, while Ashley Knight placed seventh.
Men's Tennis
-The Vikings will begin their fall schedule this weekend, participating in the Notre Dame Invitational Friday, September 20-Sunday, September 22.
-This will mark the first of five weekends on the fall lineup for the Vikings, who return six letterwinners from last year's Horizon League Championship squad.
-Cleveland State will be under the direction of Brian Etzkin, who enters his 18th season on the sidelines.
This Week's Schedule
Monday, September 16
Women's Golf at Cardinal Classic – All Day
Tuesday, September 17
Women's Golf at Cardinal Classic – All Day
Men's Soccer at No. 25 Bowling Green – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, September 20
Men's Tennis at Notre Dame Invitational – All Day
Volleyball hosts Niagara – 12:00 p.m.
Volleyball hosts Kent State – 7:00 p.m.
Women's Soccer at Green Bay – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 21
Men's Tennis at Notre Dame Invitational – All Day
Men's Soccer hosts Northern Kentucky – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 22
Men's Tennis at Notre Dame Invitational – All Day
Viking Of The Week
Lindsey Tout, Volleyball
The sophomore was named to the Bluegrass Battle All-Tournament Team after averaging 5.27 digs per set to lead the Viking defense on the weekend. Tout combined for 58 total digs on the three matches, including back-to-back 20-dig efforts against Indiana and FGCU. Tout's 24-dig performance against the Eagles marked a career-high, and has now recorded 20+ digs four times this year.
Other Top Performers
Zach Robbins, Men's Golf
Stevie Holbrook, Women's Soccer
