The Norse face East Tennessee State and USC Upstate on the road this weekend.
Atlantic Sun Week 9 Notes
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky University women's soccer team begins its season-ending road trip this weekend when the Norse face East Tennessee State and USC Upstate.
NKU travels to Johnson City, Tenn., on Friday to take on ETSU at 7 p.m. at Summers-Taylor Stadium. The Norse will play Upstate on Sunday at the County University Stadium in Spartanburg, S.C. Kickoff is scheduled for noon.
The Norse enter the weekend 4-10 overall, 1-5 in the Atlantic Sun Conference after dropping a pair of 1-0 decisions against Kennesaw State and Mercer last weekend.
Stephanie Glass recorded 11 saves over the two games, including 10 against Kennesaw State on Friday night, to increase her season total to 48.
NKU has never met ETSU or Upstate in women's soccer.
Live stats and video will be available for this weekend's matches at nkunorse.com.
ABOUT EAST TENNESSEE STATE: East Tennessee State is 9-4 overall and 3-2 in Atlantic Sun play. The Lady Bucs are coming off a 3-0 victory against Upstate on Saturday. Ramey Kerns scored two goals on the day to lead ETSU, which marked the fourth time this season she has recorded a two or more goals in a match.
Kerns leads the Lady Bucs' offense and the conference with 33 points on the season. She ranks first in the Atlantic Sun in shots (57), points (33), and goals (15). She has earned conference player of the week honors three times this season. Kerns has already broken ETSU's season record for goals and points this year.
ABOUT USC UPSTATE: USC Upstate holds a 2-12 overall record and is 0-5 in the Atlantic Sun Conference after dropping a 3-0 decision against ETSU at home on Saturday.
Michelle Calmeyn leads the team in points and shot attempts. She has collected a goal, an assist and 34 shots for the Spartans this season. Calmeyn is one of two Upstate players that has started every game this season.
Sarah Plantz started each of the 13 games she has seen action in this season for the Spartans in goal. She has recorded 90 saves and helped Upstate claim a shutout victory over VMI to open the season.
ROAD TRIPPING: NKU closed out its 2012 home season on Sunday against Mercer. The Norse play their final three games of the season on the road, all of which are conference matches. After traveling to ETSU and Upstate this weekend, NKU will end conclude its inaugural NCAA Division I season with a trip to Lipscomb on Oct. 22 in Nashville, Tenn.
THEY SAID IT
Head coach
Bob Sheehan
On this weekend's road trip against ETSU and Upstate: “We are used to going on the road, so it's really nothing new now. It has been a great group to work with, and our trips have gone really well. We are just going to try to keep getting a little bit better each game.”
On this week's practice plans: “We are working on the same things. We are trying to defend a little bit better, trying to find a way to finish off goals and continuing to try to connect some passes. We understand that East Tennessee State and USC Upstate have really nice facilities, and we are really looking forward to being able to play in those facilities.”
On the team's injuries: “That's part of the process, and injuries are a part of the game. Really, the girls that have gone in for them have done a tremendous job, and we have been thrilled with their performances.”
