UNI Soccer Opens MVC Action Against Illinois State

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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --The University of Northern Iowa women's soccer team opens MVC action against the preseason conference favorite Illinois State 1 p.m. Saturday.

The Panthers (7-1-1) were selected to finish fifth in a preseason poll. In matches last week, UNI won a thriller against Northern Illinois, on a game-winning goal from Sarah Brandt. Former head coach Chris Logan and the North Dakota Fighting Hawks came to town on Sunday for a 1-1 draw.

Illinois State women's soccer team (3-4-2) is coming off a win from Sunday, defeating the Miami (Ohio) Redhawks, 1-0.

Scouting the Redbirds

The Redbirds enter the match 3-4-2.
The Redbirds finished the MVC standings in first last season, with a conference record of 5-0-1.
In last season's meeting, the Redbirds were victorious in Normal, Ill., 2-0.
Sophomore goalkeeper Haley Smith was named the MVC Defensive Player of the Week for the week of Sept. 17.

NOTES:

The UNI women's soccer team moved up in the United Soccer Coaches poll this week, moving to No. 12. This is the highest ranking for the Panthers in school history.

In the NCAA rankings, MVC Offensive Player of the Week Sarah Brandt is tied for the No. 1 spot for game-winning goals. Brandt has had four game-winning goals this season and leads the MVC. Junior goalkeeper Jami Reichenberger sits in a tie for the No. 4 spot in shutouts this season and leads the MVC, with six shutouts.

Brynell Yount is No. 4 in the MVC with shots during a game, averaging 2.71 shots per game.

Brandt and Yount are No. 1 and 2 respectively in points made during a game. Brandt has 14 points, averaging 1.56 per game, while Yount has 10 points, averaging 1.43 per game.

Reichenberger leads the MVC goalies in three categories. Reichenberger has allowed five goals in nine games, having .542 goals against average. Reichenberger has 32 saves for a .865 save percentage.

UNI has scored 1.89 goals per game while holding their opponents to .56 goals per game. UNI has 14 assists on the season to their opponents seven.

UNI All-Time Goals Scored
1. Chelsie Hochstedler, 23 goals (2007-2010)
2. Shannon Dechant, 20 goals (2002-2005)
3. Sarah Brandt, 15 goals (2014-present)
4. Jane Masteller, 12 goals (2000-2001)
5. Brynell Yount, 10 goals (2015-present)

UNI Most Goals Through Nine Matches
17 Goals - 2017
7 Goals - 2012
6 Goals – 2005

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