Ohio has struggled so far in Mid-American Conference play, starting 0-2 with losses to Kent State and Buffalo. After an offseason filled with such high expectations, Ohio looks to get back on track this weekend.
Here is everything you need to know about Ohio’s weekend matchups:
Thursday Match Information
Opponent: Miami University
Venue: Chessa Field (Athens, OH)
Time: 4 p.m.
Opponent Notes
- Miami is 5-2-2 this season, with a 1-0-1 start in the MAC.
- Miami is 16-12-2 versus Ohio since 1997. When the two teams met up last season, Ohio won 1-0.
- Miami had two freshman on the MAC All-Freshman team last year, both of which are seeing an increase in production this season.
Player to watch: Sophomore Makenna Morrison, one of the members of the MAC All-Freshman team last season, is the leading the RedHawks in goals and points this season. She will be the main facilitator of the RedHawks offense on Thursday.
Sunday Match Information
Opponent: Eastern Michigan
Venue: Scicluna Field (Ypsilanti, MI)
Time: 1 p.m.
Opponent Notes
- Eastern Michigan is 1-5-3, with their lone win coming against Illinois State.
- Eastern Michigan is 13-12-4 all against Ohio since 1997, with the last matchup being a 2-1 loss in Athens.
- Eastern Michigan did not have a single player on any of the All-Conference teams last season. Who will step up for them in this matchup?
Player to watch: Sophomore Maddie O’Farrell has taken 26 shots so far this season with only two of them connecting for goals. Eastern Michigan needs someone to step up offensively and odds are O’Farrell will be the one.
Notes on Ohio
- Ohio needs a win after starting MAC play 0-2.
- The Bobcats have been held scoreless in the past two games. Who will break the streak and get the Bobcats on the board?
- Ohio has an all-time losing record against both of these teams. Look for Ohio to be aggressive on offensive and to make their frustration known.
Player to watch: All-Conference goalkeeper and redshirt senior Sam Wexell is back for the Bobcats, but will she continue to split time with freshman Celeste Sloma? Sloma has been strong in the goal in Wexell’s absence, but the Bobcats need experience back in the goal to help get them back in the win column.
