University of Memphis Athletics
Thursday, August 23
Memphis, Tenn.
7:00 PM
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Tigers host Mississippi State Thursday to cap home stand
Aug 22, 2018 | Women's Soccer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – After back-to-back shutouts in its opening weekend, Memphis women's soccer caps a three-match home stand against Mississippi State. Thursday's kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Mike Rose Soccer Complex.
Match Information
Matchup: Memphis (2-0) vs. Mississippi State (2-0)
Location: Memphis, Tenn. – 7 p.m. CT
Venue: Mike Rose Soccer Complex
Promotion: Posters, schedule cards, schedule magnets and thunderstick giveaway
Twitter: @MemphisWSoccer
Live Stats | Watch
Five Things to Know About Memphis
- Memphis opened the 2018 campaign with 4-0 victories against Omaha and Central Arkansas.
- The Tigers have now started 2-0 for the third consecutive season and have posted back-to-back clean sheets to start a season for the fifth time in program history.
- A trio of Tigers were honored by the AAC with weekly accolades. Clarissa Larisey was named Offensive Player of the Week, Elizabeth Moberg was named Goalkeeper of the Week and freshman Kimberley Smit was listed to the league's Honor Roll.
- Memphis is receiving votes in the latest United Soccer Coaches poll.
- The Tigers hold a 7-5-2 series advantage against the Bulldogs, including a 4-2-1 mark in home matches.
A Look at Mississippi State
Mississippi State comes to Memphis after also posting a pair of shutouts to open the season. The Bulldogs blanked Southern Miss by a score of 3-0 in the season opener in Starkville, and then defeated Stephen F. Austin on the road by the same score on Sunday.
Junior forward MaKayla Waldner leads the Bulldogs with three goals, including a pair of scores against Stephen F. Austin. Freshman defender Miranda Carrasco has the early team lead in assists with three helpers.
Between the posts, redshirt senior Rhylee DeCrane has played all 180 minutes, stopping two shots on goal. DeCrane's two shutouts to start the season are the first of her career. As a team, Mississippi State earned a shutout in its last three matches dating back to last season, which is the longest streak since the Bulldogs blanked six straight opponents in 2012.
Watch/Follow the Tigers
A free live stream of Thursday's match is available at GoTigersGo.com. For more information on the Memphis women's soccer team, follow the Tigers on Facebook (/MemphisWSoccer), Twitter (@MemphisWSoccer) and Instagram (@MemphisWSoccer).
Match Information
Matchup: Memphis (2-0) vs. Mississippi State (2-0)
Location: Memphis, Tenn. – 7 p.m. CT
Venue: Mike Rose Soccer Complex
Promotion: Posters, schedule cards, schedule magnets and thunderstick giveaway
Twitter: @MemphisWSoccer
Live Stats | Watch
Five Things to Know About Memphis
- Memphis opened the 2018 campaign with 4-0 victories against Omaha and Central Arkansas.
- The Tigers have now started 2-0 for the third consecutive season and have posted back-to-back clean sheets to start a season for the fifth time in program history.
- A trio of Tigers were honored by the AAC with weekly accolades. Clarissa Larisey was named Offensive Player of the Week, Elizabeth Moberg was named Goalkeeper of the Week and freshman Kimberley Smit was listed to the league's Honor Roll.
- Memphis is receiving votes in the latest United Soccer Coaches poll.
- The Tigers hold a 7-5-2 series advantage against the Bulldogs, including a 4-2-1 mark in home matches.
A Look at Mississippi State
Mississippi State comes to Memphis after also posting a pair of shutouts to open the season. The Bulldogs blanked Southern Miss by a score of 3-0 in the season opener in Starkville, and then defeated Stephen F. Austin on the road by the same score on Sunday.
Junior forward MaKayla Waldner leads the Bulldogs with three goals, including a pair of scores against Stephen F. Austin. Freshman defender Miranda Carrasco has the early team lead in assists with three helpers.
Between the posts, redshirt senior Rhylee DeCrane has played all 180 minutes, stopping two shots on goal. DeCrane's two shutouts to start the season are the first of her career. As a team, Mississippi State earned a shutout in its last three matches dating back to last season, which is the longest streak since the Bulldogs blanked six straight opponents in 2012.
Watch/Follow the Tigers
A free live stream of Thursday's match is available at GoTigersGo.com. For more information on the Memphis women's soccer team, follow the Tigers on Facebook (/MemphisWSoccer), Twitter (@MemphisWSoccer) and Instagram (@MemphisWSoccer).
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