Game Day Info
Lindenwood (3-0-1, 0-0-0 OVC) vs. Kansas City (2-2-0, 0-0-0 Summit)
Thursday, August 28 | 7:00 p.m. CST
Durwood Soccer Stadium | Kansas City, Mo.
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Preview
Following a pair of home games last week, the Lindenwood women's soccer team travels west this week for a cross-state clash with Kansas City. The Lions and Roos have played each of the last two seasons, with Kansas City taking both matchups. Kickoff from Durwood Soccer Stadium is set for 7 p.m. CT.

Last Time Out
Lindenwood battled Omaha to a 0-0 draw at Hunter Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The gritty performance made it four unbeaten to begin the season for the Lions. Caroline Ritter posted a season-high eight saves and turned in her second clean sheet of the season.

Notes to Know
HOT START: Lindenwood is unbeaten through their first four games for the first time since the 2020 season, when the Lions also started 3-0-1.

SECOND HALF OFFENSE: All five of the Lions' goals this season have come in the second half. LU has taken 25 second half shots compared to just 16 in the first half.

PIECE BY PIECE: Three of Lindenwood's five goals this season have come on set pieces, including two corner kicks and one penalty kick.

SPREADING THE WEALTH: Each of Lindenwood's five goals have been scored by a different player (Tasneem Dizdarevic, Anna Johnson, Rachel Jackson, Allison Schrumpf, Mattie Ohlsen).

LEADERS: Tasneem Dizdarevic and Rachel Jackson are tied for the team lead with three points (1g-1a) apiece. Mackenzie Compton is pacing the squad with eight total shots.

DEFENSE: The Lions are allowing less than one goal per game so far this season (0.50). Caroline Ritter has 24 saves, which is most among OVC goalkeepers.

WINNING THE WHISTLE: The Lions have been called for 24 fouls this season while drawing a total of 46 on their opponents.

CLIMBING THE POLLS: Lindenwood is up to #9 in this week's United Soccer Coaches South Region Poll after making their regional rankings debut at #10 last week. 

Kansas City
The Roos enter this weekend with a record of 2-2-0. They dropped games against Saint Louis and Creighton to begin the season, but have won their last two, including a 1-0 victory over Missouri State last week.

Kansas City is outshooting their opponents 43-38 this season with a .512 shots-on-goal percentage. They have nine total goals for an average of 2.25 goals per game.

Delfina Zolesio Fernandez Blanco leads the Roos with three goals for a team-high six points. She is followed by Ashley Koch with five points (2g-1a).

The Kansas City defense has allowed six total goals for a per game average of 1.50. Roo goalkeepers have a save percentage of .727.

Next Up
Lindenwood returns home for a 12 p.m. kick against Belmont on Sunday, August 31st.