Western Illinois Takes On Omaha In Home Matchup

The Leathernecks play host to Omaha in a Summit League contest at home.

MACOMB, Ill. – The Fighting Leatherneck women's soccer team plays host to Omaha this Sunday, Oct. 16 for a 2:30 p.m. Summit League matchup. The match is scheduled to stream via Fighting Leatherneck All-Access.

A LOOK AT YOUR LEATHERNECKS:
Western Illinois sits at 3-9-1 overall with a 1-3 mark in Summit League action. Western has wins over Chicago State (3-1), Missouri State (2-1 OT) and South Dakota (Summit League) (1-0).

Both Emily Bollman and Bianca Romay have two goals this season, while Mary Street and Nicole Beer each have an assist. Bollman and Romay both have six shots on goal this season, followed by Madeline Edwards with five.

In goal, Jennifer Currie has started the last five matches, totaling 25 saves with a .714 save percentage this season.

SCOUTING THE MAVERICKS:
Omaha is currently 4-8-2 overall with a 2-1 record against Summit League competition. The Mavericks have Summit League wins over Oral Roberts (2-0) and Fort Wayne (4-1), with a loss to North Dakota State (0-2).

Carlie Cook leads the team with six goals and two assists this season (14 points), followed by Lydia Hoffman (three goals, two assists, eight points) and Emily Romero (one goal, five assists, seven points). Prior to their matchup with Western, the Mavericks have an Oct. 14 matchup with IUPUI on the road.

Omaha is led by Don Klosterman, who is in his 19^th year at the helm of the program.

SERIES HISTORY:
Western Illinois leads the all-time series 3-2-0 over Omaha. In their last meeting, the Leathernecks fell 1-3 on Oct. 16, 2015. Prior to that, the Purple and Gold won three straight over the Mavericks.

FOLLOW THE LEATHERNECKS:
All home Western Illinois women's soccer matches are scheduled to be streamed live on Goleathernecks.com through Fighting Leatherneck All-Access. Select games will be broadcasted live on ESPN3.

Fans can also follow the matches all season long via live stats and live updates on Twitter @WIUWomensSoccer. Links for live video, live stats and social media for upcoming matches can be found under the "COVERAGE" portion of match previews on the right side of the page.

KIDS DAY:
This Sunday, local youth soccer players who wear their jerseys to the game will be invited on the field for a human tunnel and introductions with the players. There will also be face painting and FREE Rocky masks available during the first half.

Fans can interact by using the hashtag "WIUGAMEDAY" on days the Leathernecks have a match. Fans can also use the hashtag "LeathernecksWIN" following a Western Illinois victory. Find all other promotional events, items and more for women's soccer all season long HERE.

Tweet #W1U

#WIUGAMEDAY INFORMATION

Western Illinois (3-9-1,1-3)
vs.
Omaha (4-8-2, 2-1)

WHEN AND WHERE:
Sunday, Oct. 16, 2:30 p.m. (CT)
Macomb, Ill.
John MacKenzie Alumni Field

OPPONENT WEBSITE
omvavs.com

COVERAGE

LIVE STATS:
HERE

LIVE STREAM ($):
FIGHTING LEATHERNECK ALL-ACCESS

SOCIAL MEDIA

TWITTER:
@WIUW omensSoccer
@WIUAthletics

FACEBOOK:
Western Illinois W omen's Soccer
Western Illinois Athletics

INSTAGRAM:
Western Illinois Athletics

PRESEASON INFORMATION

2016 Preseason Quick Facts (.PDF)
2016-17 Preseason Record Book (.PDF)

Print Friendly Version

Players Mentioned

#15 Nicole Beer: D; 5' 8"; Sophomore; Elkhorn South

#6 Madeline Edwards: F; 5' 6"; Sophomore; Marian

#28 Bianca Romay: M; 5' 2"; Freshman; Downers Grove North

#24 Mary Street: D; 5' 4"; Junior; McAuley Catholic

#1 Jennifer Currie: GK; 5' 6"; Junior; Preston Lodge/Hutchinson CC

#8 Emily Bollman: F; 5' 5"; Freshman; Alleman Valley

Players Mentioned

#15 Nicole Beer
: 5' 8"; Sophomore; Elkhorn South
: D

#6 Madeline Edwards
: 5' 6"; Sophomore; Marian
: F

#28 Bianca Romay
: 5' 2"; Freshman; Downers Grove North
: M

#24 Mary Street
: 5' 4"; Junior; McAuley Catholic
: D

#1 Jennifer Currie
: 5' 6"; Junior; Preston Lodge/Hutchinson CC
: GK

#8 Emily Bollman
: 5' 5"; Freshman; Alleman Valley
: F