BOONE, N.C. - App State women's soccer returns home for the final time this weekend, facing ULM this evening at 7 p.m. before hosting Arkansas State on Sunday at 12 p.m. for Senior Day.
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About the Mountaineers
Last Time Out
The Mountaineers fell 2-1 at Little Rock in their last match. Kristin Brown scored her first goal of the season, which gave App a 1-0 lead going into the first half, but Little Rock scored two second half goals to upend the Black and Gold.
A Win Would
-Bring the Mountaineers record to 5-8-2, and 2-4-2 in Sun Belt play.
-Extend the Mountaineers' home mark to an unbeaten 5-0-2.
-Continue the Appalachian undefeated record against ULM to 4-0-1.
Team Leaders
Ava Dawson leads the team and goals and points, with four goals and two assists for 10 points.. Brown's goal against Little Rock gives her seven points on the season, leading the team with five assists.
Honoring the Seniors
App State will begin its senior ceremony at approx. 11:35 a.m. at Ted Mack. The Apps will honor eight players and their student assistant
Seniors
Taylor Ray
Ava Dawson
Jessica Easley
Kayce Ransone
Blair Anderes
Tristin Derrick
Kristin Brown
Maggie Hanusek
Heather Ostwalt (Student Assistant)
Scouting ULM
The Warhawks are coming into the matchup with a 3-9-2 record, with a 0-6 record in the Sun Belt. They are on a seven-game winless streak, with their last game a 2-0 loss to Louisiana. Taylor Altieri and Melissa Taft are even in leading the team in goals with three apiece.
Scouting Arkansas State
Arkansas State is 7-4-2 this season with a conference record of 3-1-2 in Sun Belt play. The Red Wolves will face Georgia Southern on the road on Friday evening. A-State is 0-1-2 following a four-match win streak. Sarah Sodoma is one of four athletes with multiple goals, as she has a team-high seven scores. She also has a team-best five assists for 19 points, which is second in the Sun Belt. Arkansas State is 2-4-1 on the road.
Series History
The Mountaineers haven't lost to ULM, with a record of 3-0-1. The last time these teams met was last season, App State earned a 3-0 win in Monroe, Louisiana. The trio of Mary Perkins, Amber Anderson and Audrey Emerson scored the goals for Appalachian.
Up Next
The Mountaineers will face Arkansas State in their final home game of the season Sunday at noon.
