By: Chris Wells, EKUSports Intern
RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University soccer team returns home for a midweek game against in-state rival Morehead State. Kick-off is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
WHAT TO KNOW
Live Stats
- Eastern Kentucky and Morehead State were originally scheduled to meet on Sunday, September 23 in Richmond; however, that game was postponed due to inclement weather.
- EKU (4-5-2, 0-1-2 OVC) tied in their lone match last week at SEMO, 1-1, on September 27.
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Erin Torrence scored the equalizer in the 89
th minute against Southeast Missouri. It was good for her team-leading fourth goal of the year.
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Sarah Owusu picked up her second assist on the year when she found Torrence for the equalizer.
- Torrence ranks fourth in the conference in points with 11.
- The Colonels rank fourth in the conference in assists on the year with 13.
- Freshman goalkeeper
Zoe Aguirre ranks fifth in the conference for goals against (1.31).
SCOUTING THE OPPONENT
- Morehead State (2-10, 1-3 OVC) lost, 2-0, to Southeast Missouri on September 30.
- EKU beat Morehead State, 3-2, during the regular season last year in Morehead. Junior
Marian Wolski scored the game-winner in that game.
- The Eagles are led by senior Dani Wilson, who has three goals on the year and six total points.
- Redshirt sophomore Eva Helgadottir leads the conference in saves with 66 on the year.
UP NEXT
Eastern Kentucky is back on the road again this weekend when they travel to Austin Peay (October 5) and Belmont (October 7).