TicketsCINCINNATI - The University of Cincinnati women's soccer team saw transfer Sydney Kilgore net her first goal for the Bearcats and sophomore Sophie Gorman found the back of the net for the first time in 2018 to help the Bearcats rebound nicely from their first loss of the season as they handed visiting Wright State a 2-0 defeat Friday night at Gettler Stadium. The Bearcats, who improved to 2-1-0 on the year, saw 25 different players pick up minutes in the match as the Raiders slipped to 0-2-1 in 2018.
// QUICK NOTES
• The Bearcats improved to 2-1-0 on the year while sending the Raiders to a 0-2-1 mark so far in 2018
• Cincinnati improved to 9-4-1 all-time in the series with Wright State and also halted a two-match losing streak in the series
• Tonight's match came 10 years to the day (August 24, 2008) since the two schools last played, a 3-2 win for WSU in Cincinnati
• The victory moved the Bearcats to 85-23-6 all-time against Ohio schools while keeping them undefeated in their last six matches (5-0-1) against the Buckeye State, including three wins in a row
• Kilgore opened her account in the 17' while Gorman netted her first of the year in 51', making them the third and fourth, respectively, different Bearcats to score this year
• Jane Sensibaugh was one of five Bearcats that saw their first minutes of the 2018 season as 25 different players saw action, including rookie Madison Lindsey, who made her collegiate debut in the second half
• Sensibaugh was called upon to make just one save on the night as the defense limited the Raiders to just four shots on the night
• Another debutante was Michelle Travassos, who played her first minutes since seeing action on October 30, 2016
// CINCINNATI 1:0 WRIGHT STATE
The Bearcats continued to press on offense and take several shots before finally hitting pay dirt in the 17' as Kilgore opened her scoring account at UC. The ball was played down the flank and sent into toward the top of the box where Kilgore battled to gain possession. Once she did, she used a bit of skill to get through the defense, turned toward goal and finished into the lower corner of the goal to stake the Bearcats to a 1-0 lead. That goal not only was her first in a UC kit, but also was her first in two years. The last time she scored came October 13, 2016, when the then-freshman Kilgore scored the game-winning goal in Indiana's upset of #25 Ohio State on the road.
// CINCINNATI 2:0 WRIGHT STATE
UC scored its second goal in the second half as Gorman got into the scoring off a set piece. After drawing a foul, Jill Vetere played the free kick into the top of the box where freshman Brandi Thomsen quickly redirected the ball with her heel, sending Gorman in on goal alone. With the ball loose behind the WSU back line, Gorman immediately hit the ball, sending it past the WSU keeper and doubling the hosts' advantage in the process.
// NEXT MATCH
The third installment of the Riverboat Rivalry is up next for the Bearcats as they will play host to Northern Kentucky in a 7 p.m. match Sunday at Gettler Stadium. Both teams enter the match with a 2-1-0 record on the year after the Norse downed Xavier Thursday night with the winning goal coming just 15 seconds from the end of regulation. Both matches in the Riverboat Rivalry have ended in a 1-0 scores with UC taking both victories.
// 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 Bearcats improved to 2-1-0 on the year while sending the Raiders to a 0-2-1 mark so far in 2018
• Cincinnati improved to 9-4-1 all-time in the series with Wright State and also halted a two-match losing streak in the series
• Tonight's match came 10 years to the day (August 24, 2008) since the two schools last played, a 3-2 win for WSU in Cincinnati
• The victory moved the Bearcats to 85-23-6 all-time against Ohio schools while keeping them undefeated in their last six matches (5-0-1) against the Buckeye State, including three wins in a row
• Kilgore opened her account in the 17' while Gorman netted her first of the year in 51', making them the third and fourth, respectively, different Bearcats to score this year
• Jane Sensibaugh was one of five Bearcats that saw their first minutes of the 2018 season as 25 different players saw action, including rookie Madison Lindsey, who made her collegiate debut in the second half
• Sensibaugh was called upon to make just one save on the night as the defense limited the Raiders to just four shots on the night
• Another debutante was Michelle Travassos, who played her first minutes since seeing action on October 30, 2016
// CINCINNATI 1:0 WRIGHT STATE
The Bearcats continued to press on offense and take several shots before finally hitting pay dirt in the 17' as Kilgore opened her scoring account at UC. The ball was played down the flank and sent into toward the top of the box where Kilgore battled to gain possession. Once she did, she used a bit of skill to get through the defense, turned toward goal and finished into the lower corner of the goal to stake the Bearcats to a 1-0 lead. That goal not only was her first in a UC kit, but also was her first in two years. The last time she scored came October 13, 2016, when the then-freshman Kilgore scored the game-winning goal in Indiana's upset of #25 Ohio State on the road.
// CINCINNATI 2:0 WRIGHT STATE
UC scored its second goal in the second half as Gorman got into the scoring off a set piece. After drawing a foul, Jill Vetere played the free kick into the top of the box where freshman Brandi Thomsen quickly redirected the ball with her heel, sending Gorman in on goal alone. With the ball loose behind the WSU back line, Gorman immediately hit the ball, sending it past the WSU keeper and doubling the hosts' advantage in the process.
// NEXT MATCH
The third installment of the Riverboat Rivalry is up next for the Bearcats as they will play host to Northern Kentucky in a 7 p.m. match Sunday at Gettler Stadium. Both teams enter the match with a 2-1-0 record on the year after the Norse downed Xavier Thursday night with the winning goal coming just 15 seconds from the end of regulation. Both matches in the Riverboat Rivalry have ended in a 1-0 scores with UC taking both victories.
// 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.