Sept. 23, 2008

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THIS WEEK FOR THE DONS: USF travels south this week to take on two L.A. area schools in non-conference soccer action. The Dons take on the host Anteaters of UC Irvine on Friday at 7:00 PM. Last season, Irvine took a 1-0 double overtime win at Negoesco Stadium. On Sunday, USF heads to Northridge for a match with the Matador's at 1:00 PM. Last year, the two team finished with a 0-0 tie after double overtime.

NEXT UP FOR USF: USF returns home for one game next week, hosting Cal State Bakersfield on October 5 at 1:00 PM.

FRESHMEN MAKING AN IMPACT: Through seven games this season, the incoming freshmen have been making quite an impact, with 13 of the 14 already seeing significant playing time. Two of them have already recorded not only their first collegiate goals, but they were also game winners. Forward Kelli Woodard earned the win for USF with a shot against Northern Colorado (W 1-0, 8/29). She also had the assist in USF's 1-0 season opening win over Fresno State (8/22). Forward Nicole Moore also earned the win for the Dons in a 1-0 victory over Tennessee-Martin in the Pacific Fall Classic (9/12). She added to her team leading goal (3) and points (6) total, scoring both Dons goals in the 2-1 win over San Jose State (9/18).

RETURNERS DOING THEIR JOB: USF veterans are doing their job on the field, especially senior midfielder Katherine Kimure and junior forward Kristina Hall. Kimure scored the Dons first goal of the year, a game winner in the 1-0 victory over Fresno State (8/22). Hall scored a goal in the 4-1 loss to Colorado that prevented the Dons from being shutout on the road (8/31). Sophomore forward Keonna Robinson also got in on the action, adding an assist to freshman Kelli Woodard's goal against Northern Colorado (8/29).

DONS AMONG THE WCC LEADERS: Four Dons are among the top ten in ten different categories in the West Coast Conference. Freshman forward Nicole Moore and junior goalkeeper Kelly Pohle lead with four each. Moore is tied for second in game winning goals (2), tied for seventh in goals (3), tied for ninth in goals per game (0.33), and tied for tenth in points (6). Pohle is third in saves per game with 4.50, fourth in saves with 27, tied for fourth with two shutouts, and seventh in goals against average at 1.41. Senior midfielder Katherine Kimure is tied for eighth in shots (21) and tied for ninth in shots per game (2.33). Senior goalie Anika Steig is ninth in saves with 13, and tied for tenth with one shutout. As a team, the Dons are second in saves (45), and tied for third in shutouts (4).

UC IRVINE ANTEATERS
Head Coach: Scott Juniper, 2nd Year (Univ. of Bristol, 1998)
Career Record (Years)/School Record (Years):
  15-12-2 (2nd Year)/ 15-12-2 (2nd Year)
2008 Record: 4-5-0
2007 Overall/Conference (Place): 11-7-2/5-2-1 Big West (T-3rd)
NCAA/Final Ranking: N/A
Returning letter-winners/Starters: 15/7
Predicted 2008 Big West Finish: Fifth
Series Record: Tied 2-2-1
Last Meeting: UCI 1, USF 0 2OT (10/5/07)
Series Streak: Irvine won two
UC Irvine Website: www.UCIrvineSports.com

A LOOK AT UC IRVINE: The Anteaters currently sit one game under .500 at 4-5-0. Junior midfielder Kate Berrini leads the team with four goals, eight points, and 23 shots. Five other anteaters have scored goals this season. Sophomore goalie Danielle de Seriere leads Irvine with 20 saves and a 3-2 record. Head coach Scott Juniper is in his second season at the helm. The Anteaters fell to USF's conference foes Loyola Marymount (1-0 2OT), San Diego (3-1), and Saint Mary's (2-1 OT) earlier in the season.

CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE MATADORS
Head Coach: Keith West, 3rd Year (Northridge, 2003)
Career Record (Years)/School Record (Years):
  20-22-3 (3rd Year)/20-22-3 (3rd Year)
2008 Record: 5-3-0
2007 Overall/Conf. (Place): 5-10-3/2-4-2 Big West (7th)
NCAA/Final Ranking: N/A
Returning letter-winners/Starters: 15/7
Predicted 2008 Big West Finish: 7th
Series Record: USF leads 3-2-1
Last Meeting: 0-0 2OT
Series Streak: Last was a tie
Before USF: Bye
CS Northridge Website: www.gomatadors.com

A LOOK AT CS NORTHRIDGE: The Matadors are currently 5-3-0, and have a bye going into Sunday's match with USF. Sophomore foward Farryn Townley leads Northridge with four goals and eight points. Following closely is senior forward Kristal Phillips who has two goals, three assists, and seven points. Head coach Keith West is in his third season at the helm. The Matadors took a 2-1 victory over USF's WCC foe Saint Mary's earlier in the season.