RICHMOND, Ky. - After a 2-0 start to conference play, the Eastern Kentucky University women's soccer team travels to Florence, Alabama, to face North Alabama on Sunday.
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First touch is set for 2 p.m. ET. The match will stream live on ESPN+, with live stats also available.
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The Colonels are coming off a perfect week, opening the United Athletic Conference slate by picking up wins against Austin Peay and West Georgia.
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EKU (6-4-1, 2-0-0 UAC) is coming off a perfect week, opening the United Athletic Conference slate by picking up a 3-0 win against Austin Peay and a 2-1 win against West Georgia on Sunday.
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Peyton Smith contributed to four of EKU's five goals, scoring three and adding an assist en route to earning UAC Player of the Week honors.
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In goal, sophomore
Jordan LeVasseur earned UAC Goalkeeper of the Week honors after recording nine saves and a shutout while allowing just one goal during the week.
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On the year, the Colonels are led by
Avery May, who leads the club in points (12), goals (4) and assists (4). She also leads the conference in shots (44) and shots on goal (20).
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Entering the matchup, the Colonels are the only team, besides North Alabama, to remain unbeaten in conference play.
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Scouting North Alabama
North Alabama (5-1-3, 2-0-0 UAC) enters the match on a two-game winning streak, picking up a 1-0 win against West Georgia and a 2-1 victory against Austin Peay.
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The Lions have scored 17 goals to start the season and are led by sophomore forward Meg Welsh. Welsh leads the Lions with four goals on the season while adding two assists.
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Defensively, Adelyn Speight is coming off being named UAC Defensive Player of the Week after helping shut out West Georgia and limiting Austin Peay to just one goal.
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In goal, the Lions are led by Emily Dorfman, who has allowed just 10 goals all season, saving 39 shots.
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History vs. North Alabama
Entering Sunday, the Colonels hold a 2-0-4 advantage in the all-time series, with their most recent win coming in 2024. Both meetings last season ended in draws.
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Sunday's winner will stand alone as the UAC's only team with a perfect conference record.