The Cleveland State Vikings (0-4-1) are set to host the Bowling Green Falcons (2-2-0) on Sunday, September 8th at 1:00 PM at Krenzler Field.
**Cleveland, Ohio (September 6, 2023)** - The Cleveland State Vikings women's soccer team will welcome the Bowling Green Falcons to Krenzler Field on Sunday, September 8th for their sixth match of the season. The Vikings are looking to snap a four-game winless streak and improve their record to 1-4-1, while the Falcons enter the contest with a 2-2-0 mark.
The Vikings have struggled to find their footing in the early stages of the season, failing to secure a win in their first five matches. Despite their record, Cleveland State has shown signs of improvement, particularly in their most recent outing against Akron. In that match, the Vikings held the Zips to just eight shots and conceded only one goal.
Cleveland State Women's Soccer Prepares for Bowling Green Challenge at Krenzler Field
Senior goalkeeper Kiara Pickett has been a bright spot for Cleveland State, making several impressive saves to keep her team in games. Pickett's performance against Akron was particularly notable, as she made six saves and earned the Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week honors.
The Falcons have had a more successful start to the season, posting a 2-2-0 record. Bowling Green has defeated Detroit and Saint Francis (PA), while falling to Cincinnati and Toledo. The Falcons are led by junior forward Erica Hubert, who has scored two goals this season.
Bowling Green's defense has been solid, allowing just three goals in four games. Senior goalkeeper Lauren Mangold has started all four matches and has made 15 saves.
* Date: Sunday, September 8, 2023
* Time: 1:00 PM
* Location: Krenzler Field, Cleveland, Ohio
* Live Stats: https://goviks.com/sidearmstats/wsoc/summary
* Live Video: https://www.espn.com/watch/
The Vikings will be looking to get their first win of the season against a Bowling Green team that has been playing well of late. However, the Falcons' experience and strong defense will be tough to overcome. Bowling Green is favored to win the match, but Cleveland State is capable of pulling off the upset if they play to their potential.
