Friday, October 12
USAFA
6:05 p.m. MT
Air Force Academy
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Boise State
Photo by: Darcie Ibidapo
Falcons Wrap Up 2018 Home Slate Versus Boise State & Utah State
10/10/2018 9:38:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Sunday will have a Senior Day ceremony for the seven player senior class
Boise State Broncos (11-2-1, 5-0-1 MW) at Air Force Falcons (1-4-5, 0-2-2 MW)
Friday, Oct. 12, 6 p.m.
Cadet Soccer Stadium - USAFA, Colo.
Utah State Aggies (2-10-1, 1-4-1 MW) at Air Force Falcons (1-4-5, 0-2-2 MW)
Sunday, Oct. 14, 12 p.m.
Cadet Soccer Stadium - USAFA, Colo.
Broadcast Information
- Video Stream: Mountain West Network
- Live Statistics: Airforcestats.com
- Twitter updates at @AF_wsoccer
Series History vs. Boise State/Utah State (Full Series Info on Page 9 of Release):
- Friday will be the 11th meeting between the Broncos and Falcons all-time
- Boise State narrowly leads the series, 5-4-1, since the first meeting in 2005
- Air Force is 3-1 all-time against Boise State at Cadet Soccer Stadium
- The two teams met twice last season, a 1-1 draw in the regular season, and a 1-0 BSU win in the Mountain West Tournament
- Sunday will be the ninth time AF and USU have met all-time
- The Aggies lead the all-time series, 5-1-2, which began back in 1996
- AF's only win in the series came in 2014, a 1-0 win. They played to a 0-0 tie in 2017
Air Force Wraps Up 2018 Home Slate Versus Boise State & Utah State
The Air Force Academy women's soccer team returns home for its final two home matches of the 2018 season when it plays host to Boise State, Friday, Oct. 12, followed by Senior Day versus Utah State, Sunday, Oct. 14. Kickoff against the Broncos is set for 6 p.m., while Sunday's match against the Aggies will begin at noon. Senior Day festivities, in which seven seniors will be honored, will take place after the match.
Last Time Out
The Falcons had their third straight 0-1-1 weekend, as they dropped another 0-1 match, this time to Colorado State. They followed that up with a 1-1 draw at Wyoming. All three of Air Force's losses in conference play have been 1-0 decision, while they have two 1-1 ties, as well as a scoreless draw. Senior forward Kaitlyn Cook scored the lone goal of the weekend, the second of her season and seventh of her career.
Thank You Seniors!
Sunday will be the final home match in the careers of Air Force's seven player senior class. A ceremony will be held post match on Sunday to honor the careers of Jennifer Hiddink, Taylor Cobb, Kaitlyn Cook, Hailey Laub, Rafaella Bucur, Bre Robertson, and Alejandra Reveles.
At Least It's Not A Loss...
With Air Force tying six matches this season, they have set a new program record for draws in a season, with the previous season-high being four back in 2006. On the season, Air Force is the only other Division I women's soccer team with six ties this season, with the next highest being Army West Point with five. The six draws in a single season also ties a Mountain West Conference record, which has happened twice in the conference's 20 year history (New Mexico, 2008/San Diego State, 2004).
Hiddink The Brick Wall
For the 2018 season, senior goalie Jennifer Hiddink continues to be one of the top keepers in both the conference and country. She is currently leading the Mountain West in saves per game (5.92), and save percentage (.845), while ranking second in total saves (71). Her saves per game are 28th in the NCAA, while her total saves are 29th, and her save percentage is 36th. In addition, Hiddink is 13th among active goalies in career saves, as well as 11th in career saves per game among active netminders.
Racking Up The Minutes
As a result of all the double overtime games Air Force has played this season, it comes as no surprise they are among the leaders in the nation in average minutes per game. With six double OT matches in 12 games, Air Force has played an average of 100 minutes per game, which is good for third in the country, just behind Drexel (100.25) and St. Bonaventure (102).
Tough October Stretch
With the Calender turning over into October, the final month of the regular season will also be Air Force's toughest stretch of the year, as five of their remaining seven matches will be on the road. Prior to October, the Falcons had played just two true road matches, at Army on Sept. 7, and at San Jose State, Sept. 23.
Moving Up The Record Book
Senior Jennifer Hiddink has had an outstanding Air Force career, and because of that she finds herself near the top of the Falcon record book in numerous categories. The veteran netminder is second in Air Force history in career saves with 316. She 49 away from breaking the program record of 364 set by Steph Jardine. In addition, the Wylie, Texas native is second in goals against average (1.25), third in shutouts (12), while also ranking fourth in wins (16), and GK minutes (4975).
Additionally, Hiddink is also cementing herself as one of the all-time best to play in the Mountain West Conference. With two more saves this weekend, Hiddink will move into the top five in saves in MW Conference history. On top of that, her 5.75 career saves per game average currently ranks fourth in MW annals.
Scouting Boise State
Boise State enters the weekend as the leaders in the Mountain West Conference with an 11-2-1 overall record, and a 5-0-1 MW tally. They are currently on an eight match unbeaten streak, going 7-0-1 since their last loss, a 2-0 defeat on Sept. 7 to Arizona. The Broncos boast the top offense in the conference, as they have scored 28 total goals, and are averaging 2.00 goals per game. Leading the attack is junior Raimee Shirley, who leads the nation in total goals with 17. Defensively, they have allowed the third fewest goals in the conference, and have the most shutouts with seven. Their primary goalie, senior Tara Fisher, has made 56 saves and owns a 0.92 GAA and a save percentage of .824.
Scouting Utah State
Utah State enters the weekend on the other side of the standings, as they are 2-10-1 on the season, and 1-4-1 in Mountain West play. The Aggies knocked off Nevada, 1-0, while tying San Diego State, 2-2. They are in the middle of the pack when it comes to scoring, ranking sixth in the MW in goals and eighth in shots, however they are last in goals allowed and goals against average, averaging about two goals allowed per game. Offensively, they are led by freshman forward Sara Noel, who has four goals on the season. Sophomore midfielder, Ashley Cardozo is tied with her for the team lead in points with eight (2G, 4A). In net, senior Grace McGuire has a majority of the minutes played, and has 54 saves, while owning a 1.80 GAA, and a save percentage of .730.
Opponent Connections
The lone connection between the opponents this weekend is Utah State junior defender Mealii Enos was a high school classmate and teammate of Air Force junior midfielder Erin Speer. The two are both from Highlands Ranch, Colo. and both attended ThunderRidge High School.
20th Season in the Mountain West
2018 marks Air Force's 20th season as a member of the Mountain West Conference after being one of its charter members back in 1999. In 19 seasons, Air Force holds a 57-133-19 mark in conference matches.
Up Next
Air Force has its final two match weekend of the season, as it heads to New Mexico to take on the Lobos, Friday, Oct. 19, followed by a trip back to California to take on San Diego State, Sunday, Oct. 21.
Friday, Oct. 12, 6 p.m.
Cadet Soccer Stadium - USAFA, Colo.
Utah State Aggies (2-10-1, 1-4-1 MW) at Air Force Falcons (1-4-5, 0-2-2 MW)
Sunday, Oct. 14, 12 p.m.
Cadet Soccer Stadium - USAFA, Colo.
Broadcast Information
- Video Stream: Mountain West Network
- Live Statistics: Airforcestats.com
- Twitter updates at @AF_wsoccer
Series History vs. Boise State/Utah State (Full Series Info on Page 9 of Release):
- Friday will be the 11th meeting between the Broncos and Falcons all-time
- Boise State narrowly leads the series, 5-4-1, since the first meeting in 2005
- Air Force is 3-1 all-time against Boise State at Cadet Soccer Stadium
- The two teams met twice last season, a 1-1 draw in the regular season, and a 1-0 BSU win in the Mountain West Tournament
- Sunday will be the ninth time AF and USU have met all-time
- The Aggies lead the all-time series, 5-1-2, which began back in 1996
- AF's only win in the series came in 2014, a 1-0 win. They played to a 0-0 tie in 2017
Air Force Wraps Up 2018 Home Slate Versus Boise State & Utah State
The Air Force Academy women's soccer team returns home for its final two home matches of the 2018 season when it plays host to Boise State, Friday, Oct. 12, followed by Senior Day versus Utah State, Sunday, Oct. 14. Kickoff against the Broncos is set for 6 p.m., while Sunday's match against the Aggies will begin at noon. Senior Day festivities, in which seven seniors will be honored, will take place after the match.
Last Time Out
The Falcons had their third straight 0-1-1 weekend, as they dropped another 0-1 match, this time to Colorado State. They followed that up with a 1-1 draw at Wyoming. All three of Air Force's losses in conference play have been 1-0 decision, while they have two 1-1 ties, as well as a scoreless draw. Senior forward Kaitlyn Cook scored the lone goal of the weekend, the second of her season and seventh of her career.
Thank You Seniors!
Sunday will be the final home match in the careers of Air Force's seven player senior class. A ceremony will be held post match on Sunday to honor the careers of Jennifer Hiddink, Taylor Cobb, Kaitlyn Cook, Hailey Laub, Rafaella Bucur, Bre Robertson, and Alejandra Reveles.
At Least It's Not A Loss...
With Air Force tying six matches this season, they have set a new program record for draws in a season, with the previous season-high being four back in 2006. On the season, Air Force is the only other Division I women's soccer team with six ties this season, with the next highest being Army West Point with five. The six draws in a single season also ties a Mountain West Conference record, which has happened twice in the conference's 20 year history (New Mexico, 2008/San Diego State, 2004).
Hiddink The Brick Wall
For the 2018 season, senior goalie Jennifer Hiddink continues to be one of the top keepers in both the conference and country. She is currently leading the Mountain West in saves per game (5.92), and save percentage (.845), while ranking second in total saves (71). Her saves per game are 28th in the NCAA, while her total saves are 29th, and her save percentage is 36th. In addition, Hiddink is 13th among active goalies in career saves, as well as 11th in career saves per game among active netminders.
Racking Up The Minutes
As a result of all the double overtime games Air Force has played this season, it comes as no surprise they are among the leaders in the nation in average minutes per game. With six double OT matches in 12 games, Air Force has played an average of 100 minutes per game, which is good for third in the country, just behind Drexel (100.25) and St. Bonaventure (102).
Tough October Stretch
With the Calender turning over into October, the final month of the regular season will also be Air Force's toughest stretch of the year, as five of their remaining seven matches will be on the road. Prior to October, the Falcons had played just two true road matches, at Army on Sept. 7, and at San Jose State, Sept. 23.
Moving Up The Record Book
Senior Jennifer Hiddink has had an outstanding Air Force career, and because of that she finds herself near the top of the Falcon record book in numerous categories. The veteran netminder is second in Air Force history in career saves with 316. She 49 away from breaking the program record of 364 set by Steph Jardine. In addition, the Wylie, Texas native is second in goals against average (1.25), third in shutouts (12), while also ranking fourth in wins (16), and GK minutes (4975).
Additionally, Hiddink is also cementing herself as one of the all-time best to play in the Mountain West Conference. With two more saves this weekend, Hiddink will move into the top five in saves in MW Conference history. On top of that, her 5.75 career saves per game average currently ranks fourth in MW annals.
Scouting Boise State
Boise State enters the weekend as the leaders in the Mountain West Conference with an 11-2-1 overall record, and a 5-0-1 MW tally. They are currently on an eight match unbeaten streak, going 7-0-1 since their last loss, a 2-0 defeat on Sept. 7 to Arizona. The Broncos boast the top offense in the conference, as they have scored 28 total goals, and are averaging 2.00 goals per game. Leading the attack is junior Raimee Shirley, who leads the nation in total goals with 17. Defensively, they have allowed the third fewest goals in the conference, and have the most shutouts with seven. Their primary goalie, senior Tara Fisher, has made 56 saves and owns a 0.92 GAA and a save percentage of .824.
Scouting Utah State
Utah State enters the weekend on the other side of the standings, as they are 2-10-1 on the season, and 1-4-1 in Mountain West play. The Aggies knocked off Nevada, 1-0, while tying San Diego State, 2-2. They are in the middle of the pack when it comes to scoring, ranking sixth in the MW in goals and eighth in shots, however they are last in goals allowed and goals against average, averaging about two goals allowed per game. Offensively, they are led by freshman forward Sara Noel, who has four goals on the season. Sophomore midfielder, Ashley Cardozo is tied with her for the team lead in points with eight (2G, 4A). In net, senior Grace McGuire has a majority of the minutes played, and has 54 saves, while owning a 1.80 GAA, and a save percentage of .730.
Opponent Connections
The lone connection between the opponents this weekend is Utah State junior defender Mealii Enos was a high school classmate and teammate of Air Force junior midfielder Erin Speer. The two are both from Highlands Ranch, Colo. and both attended ThunderRidge High School.
20th Season in the Mountain West
2018 marks Air Force's 20th season as a member of the Mountain West Conference after being one of its charter members back in 1999. In 19 seasons, Air Force holds a 57-133-19 mark in conference matches.
Up Next
Air Force has its final two match weekend of the season, as it heads to New Mexico to take on the Lobos, Friday, Oct. 19, followed by a trip back to California to take on San Diego State, Sunday, Oct. 21.
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