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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women's soccer team (1-5) starts a home weekend by playing Belmont University (1-3) on Friday, Sept. 11. The match will be held at Arad McCutchan Stadium and start at 7:00 p.m.
 
PROMOTION - MILITARY APPRECIATION / WOUNDED WARRIOR NIGHT
UE women's soccer will be holding a Military Appreciation / Wounded Warrior Night on Friday evening. All military, current or retired, will receive free admission, with a valid ID, for themselves and a guest. Additional family tickets may be purchased for $5 each.
 
WHAT TO KNOW

• UE is looking to record their first win since a Aug. 30, 2-1 victory over Miami (Ohio).
• Freshman forward Sara Osinski and sophomore defender Olivia Shafer lead the Purple Aces with two goals each.
• Evansville looks to maintain their perfect home record against Belmont (4-0).

 
THE OPPONENT
Belmont won their season opener 1-0 against Little Rock (Aug. 23) but have suffered three straight losses since (Indiana State, Wright State, Valparaiso). The Bruins have 14 returners from last year but only six starters. Belmont has just three goals this season, from three different scorers. The team also has only allowed six goals.
 
LAST TIME OUT
Evansville suffered a 2-1 road setback at Butler on Sunday, Sept. 6. Junior midfielder Colleen Dierkes scored her first goal of the season (second career) in the defeat.
 
THE COACHES
UE is led by eighth year head coach Krista McKendree, a four year standout with the Purple Aces and the only All-American in UE women's soccer history.
 
Belmont is guided by fifth year head coach Heather Henson.
 
HISTORY
Evansville leads Belmont 6-2 in the all-time series. The Aces seek their third straight win over the Bruins.
 

Date     Location                              UE     Opp.      Result         

1999     Neutral Site.                           4          0          W

2000     Evansville, Ind.                      5          0          W

2005     Evansville, Ind.                      3          1          W

2006     Nashville, Tenn.                     1          2          L

2008     Evansville, Ind.                      5          1          W

2013     Nashville, Tenn.                     0          1          L

2013     Evansville, Ind.                      3          0          W

2014     Nashville, Tenn.                     2          0          W

 
LEADING OFF
Freshman forward Sara Osinski and sophomore defender Olivia Shafer lead the Aces with two goals each. Junior midfielder Bronwyn Boswell and freshman midfielder Molly Lear both have a team-high two assists. Boswell, Osinski and Shafer each have a team-best four points each. Senior goalkeeper Simone Busby has the lowest GAA (1.25) and highest saves percentage (.825) on the Aces this season.
 
WE'RE NUMBER ONE
The UE women's soccer team was ranked #1 in the 2015 Missouri Valley Conference preseason coach's poll. The Aces will look to unseat back to back champion Illinois State for the title this year. Junior midfielder Bronwyn Boswell, senior goalkeeper Simone Busby, and sophomore forward Montana Portenier were named to the preseason All-Conference team. Sophomore midfielder/forward Nicki Baham received honorable mention.
 
TALE OF TWO HALVES
Evansville has outscored their opponents 6-3 in the first half this season but are being outpaced 8-1 after halftime this season. Last year, Evansville allowed just 10 total second half goals.
 
NATIONAL HONOR
Senior goalkeeper Simone Busby missed the team's first two games competing for the Guyana National Team in CONCACAF Qualifying. They won 8-0 over St. Kitts and Nevis and then tied Cuba 1-1. Guyana advanced to the next round over Cuba on goal differential. 
 
UP FOR THE CHALLENGE
Evansville will play three teams that completed last season in the RPI Top 100. Those opponents are Illinois State (32), Miami (Ohio) (58), and Vanderbilt (96).
 
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
The annual Multiple Sclerosis match with Homecoming is on Sat., Sept. 26. Senior Day festivities are set for Thurs., Oct. 29.
 
HOSTING THE CHAMPIONSHIP
Evansville is hosting the 2015 MVC Women's Soccer Championship this year. The semifinals will take place on Fri., Nov. 6 with the Championship match to take place on Sun., Nov. 8. All matches will be held at Arad McCutchan Stadium in Evansville, Ind.