UNI Soccer Moves to 4-0, Shuts Out Bison

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UNI Soccer Moves to 4-0, Shuts Out Bison

9/1/2017 10:03:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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Waterloo, Iowa - The University of Northern Iowa women's soccer team moved to 4-0 on the season, shutting out the Bison 1-0.

UNI (4-0-0 overall) has started a season with three straight victories for only the second time in school history. UNI opened the 2003 season with four straight victories. The Bison fell to a record of 0-5-0.

"Tonight was probably the best we had played," UNI head coach Bruce Erickson remarked after the game.

Senior Sarah Brandt (Ankeny, Iowa) put the Panthers on the board late in the game with a goal at the 77-minute mark. With that goal, Brandt has 12 career goals as a Panther and three on the season. Junior Brynell Yount (Aurora, Colo.) nabbed her second assist with the goal.

"Sunday games are always tough. Kansas State hasn't played since Wednesday and they will probably be the toughest we've seen so far," commented Erickson.

UNI goalkeeper Jami Reichenberger continued her defense of the UNI net. Reichenberger recorded two saves in UNI's victory against the Bison.

The Panthers play at home on Sunday, hosting the Kansas State Wildcats at 1 p.m.

Scouting the Wildcats

Northern Iowa won the first meeting between the schools, 2-1, on Sept. 16, 2016, in Manhattan. It was the Panther's only win on the road.

The Wildcats have won two straight matches, both by shutout, and will look for the program's first three-match winning streak.

The Wildcats downed Omaha, 2-0, on Wednesday, August 30, in K-State's 2017 home opener.

K-State registered a goal in each half, as freshman Christina Baxter found the back of the net in the eighth minute, while junior Morgan Mauck recorded the latest goal in program history by scoring at 85:47 of the second half.

Senior goalkeeper Miranda Larkin tallied her third shutout of the season and the eighth of her K-State career with three saves against the Mavericks.

Overall, K-State's defense surrendered just eight total shots which were the fewest allowed to a K-State foe.

For the first time in program history, K-State finished the month of August with a winning record. The Wildcats tallied a 2-1-1 mark in August including three shutouts.

ESPN 3

For the first time in school history, all UNI's home matches will be broadcast on ESPN 3. Join Tim Harwood as he brings you play-by-play of the action.

NOTES:

UNI All-Time Goals Scored
1. Chelsie Hochstedler, 23 goals (2007-2010)
2. Shannon Dechant, 20 goals (2002-2005)
3. Jane Masteller, 12 goals (2000-2001)
Sarah Brandt, 12 goals (2014-present)

UNI Most Goals Through Three Matches
10 Goals - 2017
7 Goals - 2012
6 Goals – 2005

MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH A GOAL
4 Chelsie Hochstedler (9/21-28, 2008)
3 Nicole Ferlito (9/24-28, 2008)
Sarah Brandt (8/25-9/1, 2017)

UNI Fewest Goals Allowed Through Four Matches
0 Goals - 2017
1 Goal - 2012
1 Goal - 2011

UNI 4-0 Starts to Season
4-0 - 2017
4-0 - 2003