TicketsCINCINNATI - Julia Abbott netted the only goal in the match and the University of Cincinnati defense kept another clean sheet as the Bearcats score a 1-0 victory over visiting Illinois Sunday afternoon at Gettler Stadium. The win capped a perfect 2-0-0 record in preseason exhibitions for the Bearcats as the regular season will get underway later this week.
// QUICK NOTES
• The match was the second and final exhibition match of the 2018 preseason for both teams
• Abbott scored the lone goal in the match, which pushed the Bearcats to 2-0-0 on the exhibition season
• In their two preseason friendly matches, the Bearcats scored four goals while not allowing a goal to be scored on them
• Today's match featured four newcomers earning a place in the Starting XI, including Annie Metzger (freshman), Sydney Kilgore (junior transfer), Camryn Hartman (freshman) and Ying Zahn (sophomore)
// CINCINNATI 1:0 ILLINOIS
The lone goal in the 42' of play with hustle leading to the score. The ball was played down the right side where rookie Emi Carlo raced past a defender, collected the ball and cut back into the box near the end line. She then slipped a pass to Abbott, who was rushing toward the goal from the top of the box. There, Abbott's first touch moved the keeper out of the way, allowing Abbott to hit the ball into the net and put the hosts ahead, 1-0.
// NOTING THE KEEPERS
Claudia Eustaquio saw the majority of the minutes in goal as she started the contest and played the first 55 minutes, recording one save and not allowing a goal to be scored. Jane Sensibaugh relieved Eustaquio in the 56' minute and also recorded one save in her 35 minutes of action. Sensibaugh also controlled the air around her goal, going up strong to pull a few passes out of the area to thwart the Illini attack.
// NEXT MATCH
The 2018 season will officially get underway Thursday night with the Bearcats playing host to the Colonels of Eastern Kentucky at 7 p.m. at Gettler Stadium. The match will be the first of two played on the opening weekend of the season as UC will then venture to Charlottesville, Va., to face #8 Virginia in a 5 p.m. start on Sunday evening.
// FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
GoBearcats.com is your one-stop destination for all things UC Athletics. Socially, the team can also be followed on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with all using the handle GoBearcatsWSOC. Head Coach Neil Stafford (@UCGaffer) also can be followed on Twitter.
// EXPERIENCE UC
The University of Cincinnati department of athletics announced an initiative entitled Experience UC, geared toward inviting the community to campus to see firsthand the great things about and surrounding the university. Experience UC includes complimentary admission for patrons attending lacrosse, volleyball, women's tennis, men's and women's soccer, swimming & diving and track & field home events.
// QUICK NOTES
• The match was the second and final exhibition match of the 2018 preseason for both teams
• Abbott scored the lone goal in the match, which pushed the Bearcats to 2-0-0 on the exhibition season
• In their two preseason friendly matches, the Bearcats scored four goals while not allowing a goal to be scored on them
• Today's match featured four newcomers earning a place in the Starting XI, including Annie Metzger (freshman), Sydney Kilgore (junior transfer), Camryn Hartman (freshman) and Ying Zahn (sophomore)
// CINCINNATI 1:0 ILLINOIS
The lone goal in the 42' of play with hustle leading to the score. The ball was played down the right side where rookie Emi Carlo raced past a defender, collected the ball and cut back into the box near the end line. She then slipped a pass to Abbott, who was rushing toward the goal from the top of the box. There, Abbott's first touch moved the keeper out of the way, allowing Abbott to hit the ball into the net and put the hosts ahead, 1-0.
// NOTING THE KEEPERS
Claudia Eustaquio saw the majority of the minutes in goal as she started the contest and played the first 55 minutes, recording one save and not allowing a goal to be scored. Jane Sensibaugh relieved Eustaquio in the 56' minute and also recorded one save in her 35 minutes of action. Sensibaugh also controlled the air around her goal, going up strong to pull a few passes out of the area to thwart the Illini attack.
// NEXT MATCH
The 2018 season will officially get underway Thursday night with the Bearcats playing host to the Colonels of Eastern Kentucky at 7 p.m. at Gettler Stadium. The match will be the first of two played on the opening weekend of the season as UC will then venture to Charlottesville, Va., to face #8 Virginia in a 5 p.m. start on Sunday evening.
// FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
GoBearcats.com is your one-stop destination for all things UC Athletics. Socially, the team can also be followed on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with all using the handle GoBearcatsWSOC. Head Coach Neil Stafford (@UCGaffer) also can be followed on Twitter.
// EXPERIENCE UC
The University of Cincinnati department of athletics announced an initiative entitled Experience UC, geared toward inviting the community to campus to see firsthand the great things about and surrounding the university. Experience UC includes complimentary admission for patrons attending lacrosse, volleyball, women's tennis, men's and women's soccer, swimming & diving and track & field home events.