LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama women's soccer team returns to the road Saturday, October 17, traveling to Clinton, Mississippi, to take on Mississippi Christian in a Gulf South Conference matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
The Tigers enter the contest at 1-9-2 overall and 0-7-2 in GSC play following a 5-0 loss to Montevallo in their regular-season home finale. Mississippi Christian comes into Saturday's match with a 4-4-5 overall record and a 1-3-5 mark in conference play.
Series History
Mississippi Christian holds a 10-4-2 advantage in the all-time series against West Alabama. However, the Tigers claimed the most recent meeting between the programs, earning a 1-0 victory over the Choctaws at home.
Scouting West Alabama
West Alabama will look to build its attack around Allie Kimbrell, had scored one goal this season. Kimbrell has appeared in all 12 matches, making six starts.
Campbell Wysong has also scored once in limited action, while Tianna Klysh has contributed an assist. Kya Jacobs leads the Tigers in shots with 26, including 14 on target, while Kimbrell has put two of her eight attempts on goal.
In goal, Yumari Hernandez has started all 12 matches for the Tigers, playing 1,080 minutes. She has recorded 73 saves with a .768 save percentage, along with three shutouts. Hernandez has faced 205 shots and carries a 1.83 goals-against average.
Scouting Mississippi Christian
The Choctaws feature a balanced offensive attack led by Kerri O'Hara, who has scored five goals and added one assist for 11 points. O'Hara has recorded 20 shots, with 12 on target, and has scored one game-winning goal.
Jaylen Bodry has contributed four goals and four assists for 12 points, leading Mississippi Christian in total points. Bodry has taken 36 shots, putting 19 on target. Abby Badurak adds three goals and two assists, while Olivia Grahamhas recorded one goal and one assist.
The Choctaws have also received contributions from Jadyn Lo Bue-Holzer and Brinnslee Picard, who have each scored once and added an assist. In goal, Paityn Settlemires has appeared in nine matches, making eight starts. She has recorded 24 saves, a .649 save percentage and a 1.53 goals-against average across 765 minutes.
West Alabama will continue its conference schedule with Saturday's road matchup against Mississippi Christian in Clinton, Mississippi. The match is set to begin at 1 p.m.
