Women’s Soccer Travels to WKU

 
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont women's soccer starts a three-game road stretch Sunday against Western Kentucky (WKU), in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Bruins (1-3-1) try to bounce back after a 2-1 loss to Cleveland State on Friday night. The Lady Toppers (1-1-3) are fresh off a 0-0 draw against North Alabama.
 
What's Bruin

• Avery Nowak's three assists leads the MVC.
• Maci Pekmezian and Nowak each have three points on the season, which leads the Bruins.
• Belmont's four goals have been scored by four different players: Anna Sweeney, Leah Firsdon, Kennedy Wise, and Maci Pekmezian.
• Belmont holds a .586 shot on goal percentage.
• Sarah Doyle has recorded five or more saves in four matches this season. She had four saves in last year's match against WKU.

Scouting the Lady Toppers

• WKU averages of 2.25 goals per game.
• Katie Erwin leads the Lady Toppers with two goals.
• WKU's only win came in shutout fashion against Union (Tenn.) on Aug. 19, 5-0. 

Matchup History

• WKU is undefeated against Belmont with a 6-0-2 all-time record.
• The Lady Toppers have outscored the Bruins 17-1.
• Sunday's match will be the fifth time the teams have played in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Up Next
Belmont travels to Kentucky on Thursday, Sept. 7. The Wildcats are the second SEC opponent on the Bruins' schedule. Kickoff from the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT.
 
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