TicketsCINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati women's soccer team hits the road for the first time this season when it travels to take on Bowling Green on Thursday. Kickoff from Cochrane Stadium is set from 5 p.m. ET and will be streamed free on YouTube.
ASHLEY BARRON NAMED AAC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK FOR WEEK OF AUG. 22
Ashley Barron was named American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, announced Monday. This is the fourth time in her career that Barron has received the honor. The back-to-back AAC Defensive Player of the Year played all 180 minutes in the Bearcats' first two matches last week, anchoring a backline that only allowed two shots on goal and recorded consecutive shutouts for the first time since 2019.
Cincinnati limited Northern Kentucky to two total shots in the season opener, the lowest total since the program also allowed two against Youngstown State on Sept. 18, 2016. Barron is one of three Bearcats that have played all 180 minutes through the first two matches, joining goalkeeper Anna Rexford and forward/defender Kendall Battle.
THE SERIES
Cincinnati leads the all-time series 3-1-0. The Bearcats are 2-0-0 at home, 1-1-0 on the road against the Falcons. The programs haven't kicked off against each other since Aug. 22, 2010, where Cincinnati earned a 2-1 win (2OT) in Bowling Green, Ohio. The lone loss in the series came in a 1-0 defeat at Bowling Green on Sept. 14, 2003.
LAST TIME OUT
Cincinnati battled Michigan State to a scoreless draw on Sunday afternoon at Gettler Stadium. After the kickoff time was delayed an hour for inclement weather, the Bearcats faced another 80-minute delay after 23 minutes of action. The two teams remained in the defensive battle as neither team was able to get clear attempts at the goal through the first 45 minutes. Anna Rexford recorded a pair of saves to secure the shutout and earn her second straight clean sheet, erasing the Spartans' best look of the match with a full extension save in the 76th minute. Cincinnati held the possession advantage in the second half as the Bearcats' best chance came in the 84th minute when Brandi Thomsen collected a ball left of the top of the box before firing a shot outside of the top right of the frame, however, neither team was able to capitalize after regulation.
RETURNING TALENT
The Bearcats return four of six players who scored multiple goals and five of the top six point contributors from 2021. The Bearcats finished fourth in the AAC in goals (28) and assists (22) last season. The roster will feature the return of all three 2021 All-AAC honorees in First Team selection Ashley Barron, Second Team Vanessa DiNardo, and All-Rookie Team Paige Miller. Goalkeeper Anna Rexford is back between the frame after starting all 17 matches last season. She totaled 1562 minutes with 57 saves, fifth in the AAC. The Bearcats also welcome back 13 players that saw action in double digit matches and eight that totaled over 1,000 minutes last season.
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For all the latest information on Cincinnati women's soccer, please visit GoBEARCATS.com and follow @GoBearcatsWSOC on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
ASHLEY BARRON NAMED AAC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK FOR WEEK OF AUG. 22
Ashley Barron was named American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, announced Monday. This is the fourth time in her career that Barron has received the honor. The back-to-back AAC Defensive Player of the Year played all 180 minutes in the Bearcats' first two matches last week, anchoring a backline that only allowed two shots on goal and recorded consecutive shutouts for the first time since 2019.
Cincinnati limited Northern Kentucky to two total shots in the season opener, the lowest total since the program also allowed two against Youngstown State on Sept. 18, 2016. Barron is one of three Bearcats that have played all 180 minutes through the first two matches, joining goalkeeper Anna Rexford and forward/defender Kendall Battle.
THE SERIES
Cincinnati leads the all-time series 3-1-0. The Bearcats are 2-0-0 at home, 1-1-0 on the road against the Falcons. The programs haven't kicked off against each other since Aug. 22, 2010, where Cincinnati earned a 2-1 win (2OT) in Bowling Green, Ohio. The lone loss in the series came in a 1-0 defeat at Bowling Green on Sept. 14, 2003.
LAST TIME OUT
Cincinnati battled Michigan State to a scoreless draw on Sunday afternoon at Gettler Stadium. After the kickoff time was delayed an hour for inclement weather, the Bearcats faced another 80-minute delay after 23 minutes of action. The two teams remained in the defensive battle as neither team was able to get clear attempts at the goal through the first 45 minutes. Anna Rexford recorded a pair of saves to secure the shutout and earn her second straight clean sheet, erasing the Spartans' best look of the match with a full extension save in the 76th minute. Cincinnati held the possession advantage in the second half as the Bearcats' best chance came in the 84th minute when Brandi Thomsen collected a ball left of the top of the box before firing a shot outside of the top right of the frame, however, neither team was able to capitalize after regulation.
RETURNING TALENT
The Bearcats return four of six players who scored multiple goals and five of the top six point contributors from 2021. The Bearcats finished fourth in the AAC in goals (28) and assists (22) last season. The roster will feature the return of all three 2021 All-AAC honorees in First Team selection Ashley Barron, Second Team Vanessa DiNardo, and All-Rookie Team Paige Miller. Goalkeeper Anna Rexford is back between the frame after starting all 17 matches last season. She totaled 1562 minutes with 57 saves, fifth in the AAC. The Bearcats also welcome back 13 players that saw action in double digit matches and eight that totaled over 1,000 minutes last season.
FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
For all the latest information on Cincinnati women's soccer, please visit GoBEARCATS.com and follow @GoBearcatsWSOC on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.