University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Saturday, September 23
Waterloo, Iowa
1 p.m.
University of Northern Iowa
8-1-1
1
vs
0
Illinois State (Autograph Night)
3-5-2
1
2
OT 2
F
Illinois State
0
0
0
0
UNI
0
0
1
1
UNI Soccer Wins Thriller to Open MVC Action
9/23/2017 3:58:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Stats
Waterloo, Iowa---The University of Northern Iowa women's soccer team won an overtime thriller against preseason favorite Illinois State, 1-0.
The Panthers lone goal came from junior Brynell Yount in the 91st minute. Sydney Hayden assisted Yount after taking possession of the ball in near midfield.
The Redbirds out shot the Panthers 12 to 9. MVC Defensive Player of the Week Haley Smith defended against six Panthers goals.
"I thought for a better part of the game we had the better chances," remarked UNI head coach Bruce Erickson.
UNI goalkeeper Jami Reichenberger had three saves during the game.
With temperatures reaching near 90 degrees, the heat affected both teams. "I think they (Illinois State) may have dealt with the heat better but I thought we handled it well," commented Erickson.
The Panthers are at home Saturday, Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. hosting Evansville.
UNI 8-1-1
Illinois State 3-5-2
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.
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 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, 11 goals (2015-present)
UNI Most Goals Through Ten Matches
18 Goals - 2017
7 Goals - 2012
6 Goals – 2005
Waterloo, Iowa---The University of Northern Iowa women's soccer team won an overtime thriller against preseason favorite Illinois State, 1-0.
The Panthers lone goal came from junior Brynell Yount in the 91st minute. Sydney Hayden assisted Yount after taking possession of the ball in near midfield.
The Redbirds out shot the Panthers 12 to 9. MVC Defensive Player of the Week Haley Smith defended against six Panthers goals.
"I thought for a better part of the game we had the better chances," remarked UNI head coach Bruce Erickson.
UNI goalkeeper Jami Reichenberger had three saves during the game.
With temperatures reaching near 90 degrees, the heat affected both teams. "I think they (Illinois State) may have dealt with the heat better but I thought we handled it well," commented Erickson.
The Panthers are at home Saturday, Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. hosting Evansville.
UNI 8-1-1
Illinois State 3-5-2
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.
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 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, 11 goals (2015-present)
UNI Most Goals Through Ten Matches
18 Goals - 2017
7 Goals - 2012
6 Goals – 2005
Team Stats
ILS
UNI
Goals
0
1
Shots
12
9
Shots on Goal
3
7
Saves
6
3
Corners
4
4
Fouls
3
8
Scoring Plays
Yount, Brynell (5)
Assisted By: Hayden, Sydney
GOAL by UNI Yount, Brynell (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Hayden, Sydney, goal number 5 for season.
90:53
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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