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Tigers cap non-conference slate against Iowa State
Sep 19, 2019 | Women's Soccer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Capping its non-conference portion of the 2019 schedule, No. 11/24 Memphis women's soccer returns home to host Iowa State on Friday night. Kickoff from Park Avenue Campus is slated for 7 p.m.
Match Information
Matchup: No. 11/24 Memphis (7-1-0) vs. Iowa State (3-5-0)
Location: Memphis, Tenn. – 7 p.m. CT
Venue: Park Avenue Campus
Twitter: @MemphisWSoccer
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Five Things To Know About Memphis
- Memphis checked in at No. 11 in this week's United Soccer Coaches poll and No. 24 in the TopDrawerSoccer poll. It marks the ninth straight week that the Tigers have been ranked, dating back to Week 10 of last season.
- Memphis recorded its fifth consecutive shutout after a 2-0 win at Central Arkansas on Sunday. After a 2-0 week, Stasia Mallin (Defensive Player of the Week) and Mya Jones (Rookie of the Week) were listed to the AAC's Player of the Week list.
- Mallin, who tied a single-game program record with four assists against Southeastern Louisiana last week, netted the game-winning goal at Central Arkansas on Sunday. The Carmel, Ind., native has two goals and seven helpers this season, which currently lead the country.
- Memphis is off to a 4-0 start this season in its new home facility on Park Avenue Campus. Overall, the Tigers are 6-0 at the current complex after beating Houston (Sept. 24) and UConn (Oct. 8) in afternoon matches during the 2017 season.
- Friday marks the first time Memphis and Iowa State will meet on the soccer pitch. The Tigers are 1-1 against first-time opponents this season (at Kansas, North Texas).
A Look at Iowa State
The Cyclones visit Memphis winners in two of their last three matches following a 2-1 overtime win against SIUE on Sunday. Prior to an overtime setback at Saint Louis last week, Iowa State shutout Omaha on Sept. 8 by a final of 1-0.
Freshman Mira Emma leads the squad with a pair of goals this season, while classmate Claudia Najera has assisted on two scores. Freshmen have made an early impact for the Cyclone offense this season, as rookies have accounted for four of Iowa State's six scores. Additionally, 14 of the team's 18 points have been recorded by freshmen.
Watch/Follow the Tigers
For more information on the Memphis women's soccer team, follow the Tigers on Facebook (/MemphisWSoccer), Twitter (@MemphisWSoccer) and Instagram (@MemphisWSoccer).
