Falcons host Jackrabbits in start of home stand
9/20/2021 2:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Match Day 7
Air Force Falcons (3-2-1) vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits (7-1-0)
Monday, Sept. 20, 6 pm MT
Cadet Soccer Stadium - USAFA, CO
Broadcast Information
- Video Stream: Mountain West Network (Roland Vargish, Josh Howe)
- Live Statistics: StatBroadcast
- Twitter updates: @AF_WSOC
COVID-19 Update
-Current Department of Defense and Air Force Academy policies require all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask when indoors in all Academy facilities, including the press box, Blue and Silver Club, suites, elevators and restrooms. All individuals who have not been fully vaccinated must also wear masks outdoors at all times while on the installation. Fans who are fully vaccinated and are not required to wear a mask when outdoors. Anyone with a COVID-19 diagnosis within the previous 10 days, or any symptoms suggestive of possible COVID-19, or a recent close contact with an individual known to be positive for COVID-19 should not come to the stadium. These policies will be constantly evaluated and any changes will be communicated.
Series History vs. South Dakota State
-This is the first matchup between the two schools.
-Historically, the Falcons are 6-16-1 against Summit League opponents, though 73% of those results include matches with Denver.
Service Academy Sweep
-Air Force returns home after a three-match road stint, including matches against George Mason, Navy and Army.
-After an initial 2-1 loss against the Patriots, the Falcons concluded the East Coast trip with wins against Navy (1-0) and Army (2-0).
-With wins over both Navy and Army, the 2021 Falcons become the first team to defeat both service academies in the same season.
A Diverse Attack
-In six games, the Falcons have scored six total goals.
-Of those six goals, all six have been scored by six different players.
-Included in that figure, freshmen Ashlie Van Cleave, Jenna Rubidoux, and Hailey Ramos have found the back of the net for the first time in their collegiate careers.
-Upperclassmen Kayla Milford, Faith Lee, and Tatiana Limon are also among the goal scorers for Air Force, and have each managed their second career goals as well.
Team Leaders
-Faith Lee leads the Falcons in points (4), shots (10) and shots on goal (7).
-Lee is also tied for the team lead in goals (1), and assists (2) with Catherine Bakken.
-Bella Colandrea has spent the most minutes on the pitch (547)
-Cammi Bych has started all six games in goal, with a save rate of .714.
The Start of a Home Stand
-Monday's match with South Dakota State marks the first of five-consecutive home matches for the Falcons. San Jose State comes to Colorado Springs on September 24, the start of Mountain West play, with kickoff scheduled for 6 pm MT. Fresno State will also be in town on September 26, a noon kickoff.
Air Force Falcons (3-2-1) vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits (7-1-0)
Monday, Sept. 20, 6 pm MT
Cadet Soccer Stadium - USAFA, CO
Broadcast Information
- Video Stream: Mountain West Network (Roland Vargish, Josh Howe)
- Live Statistics: StatBroadcast
- Twitter updates: @AF_WSOC
COVID-19 Update
-Current Department of Defense and Air Force Academy policies require all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask when indoors in all Academy facilities, including the press box, Blue and Silver Club, suites, elevators and restrooms. All individuals who have not been fully vaccinated must also wear masks outdoors at all times while on the installation. Fans who are fully vaccinated and are not required to wear a mask when outdoors. Anyone with a COVID-19 diagnosis within the previous 10 days, or any symptoms suggestive of possible COVID-19, or a recent close contact with an individual known to be positive for COVID-19 should not come to the stadium. These policies will be constantly evaluated and any changes will be communicated.
Series History vs. South Dakota State
-This is the first matchup between the two schools.
-Historically, the Falcons are 6-16-1 against Summit League opponents, though 73% of those results include matches with Denver.
Service Academy Sweep
-Air Force returns home after a three-match road stint, including matches against George Mason, Navy and Army.
-After an initial 2-1 loss against the Patriots, the Falcons concluded the East Coast trip with wins against Navy (1-0) and Army (2-0).
-With wins over both Navy and Army, the 2021 Falcons become the first team to defeat both service academies in the same season.
A Diverse Attack
-In six games, the Falcons have scored six total goals.
-Of those six goals, all six have been scored by six different players.
-Included in that figure, freshmen Ashlie Van Cleave, Jenna Rubidoux, and Hailey Ramos have found the back of the net for the first time in their collegiate careers.
-Upperclassmen Kayla Milford, Faith Lee, and Tatiana Limon are also among the goal scorers for Air Force, and have each managed their second career goals as well.
Team Leaders
-Faith Lee leads the Falcons in points (4), shots (10) and shots on goal (7).
-Lee is also tied for the team lead in goals (1), and assists (2) with Catherine Bakken.
-Bella Colandrea has spent the most minutes on the pitch (547)
-Cammi Bych has started all six games in goal, with a save rate of .714.
The Start of a Home Stand
-Monday's match with South Dakota State marks the first of five-consecutive home matches for the Falcons. San Jose State comes to Colorado Springs on September 24, the start of Mountain West play, with kickoff scheduled for 6 pm MT. Fresno State will also be in town on September 26, a noon kickoff.
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