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MACOMB, Ill. - Fighting Leatherneck women's soccer heads to Arkansas in search of its first victory of the 2012 season. The squad will start off with a Friday (Aug. 24) matchup at Arkansas-Pine Bluff (0-2-0) and close the weekend with a Sunday (Aug. 26) afternoon match at Arkansas-Little Rock (0-2-0).
In the opening match of the season last Sunday (Aug. 19), Western Illinois dropped a 1-0 decision to Northern Iowa. While the Panthers produced the lone goal of the match, the Leathernecks controlled possession for the majority of the contest outshooting UNI 14 to nine.
Chrissy Campbell led the squad with two shots on goal, and keeper Victoria Kappel recorded three saves. To view the full recap of last week's match and the box score, click HERE.
THE BREAKDOWN
WHO: Western Illinois vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff
WHEN: Friday, August 24 at 4 p.m.
LOCATION: Pine Bluff, Ark.
STADIUM: Lady Lions Field
WHO: Western Illinois vs. Arkansas-Little Rock
WHEN: Sunday, August 26 at 12 p.m.
LOCATION: Little Rock, Ark.
STADIUM: Coleman Sports & Recreation Complex
WEEKLY NOTES
A LOOK AT THE LIONS: Arkansas-Pine Bluff, a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference, enters the weekend with an 0-2-0 record...The Lions dropped their season opener 3-0 to Central Baptist College and followed it with a 6-0 loss to Arkansas State...In 2011, the Lions were a perfect 8-0 in SWAC play and 16-5-1 overall...The squad has won the SWAC Women's Soccer Championship in two out of the last three years (2009 and 2011).
SERIES HISTORY: This is the first meeting in school history.
A LOOK AT THE TROJANS: Arkansas-Little Rock, a member of the Sun Belt, enters the weekend with an 0-2-0 record...The Trojans opened their season with a 5-0 loss to Missouri State and were defeated 3-1 in their second match against Austin Peay...In 2011, the Trojans posted an overall record of 7-13-0 and a conference mark of 3-8-0 for a ninth place ranking in the Sun Belt.
SERIES HISTORY: This is the first meeting in school history.
AT THE HELM: Ted Flogaites became the fifth Western Illinois women's soccer head coach in July 2012...He joins the Leatherneck family following a five year stint at Hastings College where he amassed a record of 76-22-9 for a .729 winning percentage...In his 11-year coaching career, Flogaites has a record of 123-85-13...Flogaites graduated from UC Santa Barbara in 1999 and was a member of the Gaucho men's soccer team...To view his bio, click HERE.
CAPTAINS: Three members of the Leatherneck women's soccer senior class, Sarah Blaase, Katie Condon and Kellie Julius, will captain the squad this season.
2012 ROSTER BREAKDOWN: The Purple & Gold return 23 total student-athletes including eight primary starters in Kellie Julius, Katie Condon, Amber Davis, Miranda Graham, Sarah Blaase, Kristin Kuhar, Jordan Spaciel and keeper Victoria Kappel.
NEWCOMERS: Western Illinois added six newcomers to the roster, including two junior transfers (Paula Prpich and Jordan Walgren) and four true freshmen (Melissa Kuhar, Sofia Chmaruk, Lindsey Kuitse and Skyler Jessop).
PRESEASON POLL: The Leathernecks were picked to finish tied for sixth along with IUPUI in the 2012 Summit League Women's Soccer Preseason Poll. Western Illinois tallied 22 points in the all Summit League coach vote. Oakland, last year's Summit League Tournament Champion, was picked to finish first with 61 points and regular season champions South Dakota State took second with 59 points.
