Cleveland State vs. Wright State
Saturday, Oct. 2 | 7 p.m.
Krenzler Field | Cleveland, Ohio
Presented by Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine
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CLEVELAND STATE ROSTER | WRIGHT STATE ROSTER
SETTING THE SCENE
The Cleveland State women's soccer team looks to bounce back after a tough loss to 0-1 loss to Northern Kentucky on Sunday. Two of the three Green and White victories this season have been at the friendly confines of Krenzler Field.
SCOUTING THE RAIDERS
The Raiders (3-5-3, 1-1-2 HL) are coming off of a 2-1 Sunday victory over IUPUI behind a pair of early first half goals from Maddie Mitchell and Destiny Johnson. Johnson's four goals leads the Raider offense, while Olga Massombo has added two goals of her own. Johnson's nine points and 21 shots pace the Raiders as well. Five other Raiders have recorded double-digit shot attempts to date: Brittney Petrosky (14), Lauren Borchert (13), Michelle Rings (12), Massombo (11) and Kaylin Helinski (10). Johnson and Borchert each have a team-leading 11 attempts on frame so far this season.
ALL-TIME MEETING BETWEEN CLEVELAND STATE AND WRIGHT STATE
Cleveland State is 6-11-1 all-time against Wright State, winning their last meeting 2-1 in 2OT. Elena Gutlove netted the golden goal in the 105th minute propelling the Vikings to their first #HLWSOC win of the spring season.
THE LAST TIME OUT
The Cleveland State women's soccer team dropped a #HLWSOC contest at Northern Kentucky on Sunday afternoon. With the loss, the Vikes now hold a 2-2-0 record in league play. The first half was evenly matched, as Cleveland State recorded four shots to Northern Kentucky's six; however, two of those shots were on goal, while only one Norse shot was on goal. At the intermission of Sunday's matinee match, the score was tied 0-0. Sofia Wilmes scored the game's only goal for Northern Kentucky five minutes into the second half. The Norse would maintain the pace throughout the final 40 minutes, not allowing a Cleveland State goal. The Green and White recorded seven shots on the day, including four on goal. Grace Grant recorded three shots, two on goal, while Essence Canady, Kathryn Ramicone, Bella Ceepo and Ja'Maya Ward each tallied a shot.
KAT ATTACK
Reigning Horizon League Women's Soccer Freshman of the Year, Kathryn Ramicone, had a career day in the team's win against Canisius on Sunday, Aug. 22. Ramicone recorded two goals within the first 16:30 of the match and tallied an assist to Maddie Young nine minutes into the second frame. Sunday's match marked the sophomore's first-ever five-point day.
PRESEASON POLL
The Vikings were selected to finish sixth in the Horizon League Women's Soccer Preseason Poll, as voted upon by league head coaches. The Green and White received 91 votes, which are 18 votes more than Wright State, selected to finish right behind Cleveland State in the seven spot.
O CAPTAIN! MY CAPTAIN!
Seniors Essence Canady and Helena Novatsidis have been named the captains of the Cleveland State women's soccer team, head coach Dallas Boyer announced.
- Canady, who enters her fifth year as a member of the Vikings women's soccer program, has appeared in 50 games (48 starts) over her four-year career, tallying six goals and two assists for 14 points. The North Huntingdon, Pa., native, saw her most productive season during the 2019-20 campaign, netting three goals and tallying two assists in 13 matches (12 starts).
- Novatsidis is set to begin her fourth season suiting up for the Green and White. Over her three-year Cleveland State career, the midfielder has seen action in 21 games (one start). Novatsidis made her sole start during the 2019-20 season on Sept. 15 against Canisius. The newest captain tallied her lone career assist in a 3-0 win over NKU that same season (Oct. 12).
#HLWSOC AWARD WINNERS RETURN
Kathryn Ramicone (Freshman of the Year) and Maddie Young (All-Horizon League First Team) are set to return to the pitch for the Green and White this season.
- Ramicone was on fire to end the season, scoring four goals to go along with an assist over her final three matches, all wins for the Vikings. The Strongsville, Ohio native finished as the top point scorer in the conference with 14 thanks to five goals, which tie her for the league lead, paired with four assists.
- Young scored four times and distributed three assists during a month-long five-game point streak from Feb. 10 through March 10. With four goals and four assists on the season, Young finished as Cleveland State's second-leading scorer and tied for third in the Horizon League points race.
THE 2021 SCHEDULE
Cleveland State will play in a "normal" 20-match fall schedule. The Vikings will face off against all 11 #HLWSOC opponents throughout the course of the season, with six home matches and five road contests. Boyer's squad will open league play on Thursday, Sept. 16 versus IUPUI at 6 p.m. at Krenzler Field.
THE 2021 PROMO SCHEDULE
Click here for the complete women's soccer promotional schedule: https://csuvikings.com/2021WSOCPROMO
