Women's Soccer Hosts Ball State In Exhibition

August 12, 2010

Aug. 13, 2010

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Tonight's Game:

Cincinnati begins the 2010 women's soccer season with an exhibition match against Ball State at Gettler Stadium at 7 p.m.
Today's exhibition match is the first preseason warmup UC has played at home since the 2008 season
UC defeated Central Michigan in its home exhibition match in 2008, 4-1
Tonight's opponent, Ball State, was led by UC head coach Michelle Salmon in 2006 and 2007
Salmon was twice named Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year after leading Ball State to its first regular-season championship in 2006 and a repeat championship in 2007

Season Openers:

Cincinnati is 21-9 in regular season openers
The Bearcats have outscored their opponents by a combined 74-31 in the first match of the season

Series History:

30 Years:

During the 2010 season UC will celebrate its 30 seasons of varsity women's soccer
On Saturday, Oct. 2, the Bearcats will have a special evening for all former players and on Sunday, Oct. 3, all former players in attendance will be honored at halftime of the BIG EAST contest against Pittsburgh
Depth and Firepower:
Head coach Michelle Salmon has noted that the 2010 squad is her deepest since she has been at UC
There are 11 midfielders, nine forwards, three defenders and two goalkeepers on the roster
Returning for UC is junior Emily Hebbeler and senior Kendall Loggins, the team's top two scoring threats in 2009 (each scored six goals)
Also returning is junior Julie Morrissey, who tallied 11 points in 2009 (4g, 3a)
UC welcomes the return of Logan Ballinger (MF), who missed most of last season due to an injury
The 2010 team captains are senior Sydney Barker, and juniors Logan Ballinger and Kay Young

Challenging Schedule:

Four of UC's opponents on the 2010 schedule are ranked in the NCAA Women's Division I Preseason Poll
Notre Dame, the second BIG EAST opponent UC will take on this year, is ranked in the Top 10 (#4)
Three of the opponents ranked will be away matches for UC with the Bearcats hosting West Virginia

Last Time Out:

Cincinnati ended the 2009 season with a 4-0 victory over visiting Seton Hall in a BIG EAST contest
Erin MacDonald, Kendall Loggins and Evi Ranson each scored goals for the Bearcats
UC scored four goals against an opponent twice during the 2009 season

Up Next:

Cincinnati opens the 2010 regular season with a home match versus Morehead State
The Bearcats will play the Eagles for the fifth time in school history on Friday, Aug. 20 at Gettler Stadium in a 7 p.m. contest