DAYTON- Wright State (6-5-2, 3-0-2) will kick off its three-game road trip on Sunday, October 12, at Cleveland State. First touch in Cleveland is slated for 1 p.m.
 
MATCH INFORMATION
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LAST TIME OUT
The Raiders played to a 1-1 draw with Youngstown State last Saturday night at Alumni Field
 
Youngstown State controlled the pace of play for the majority of the first half and broke open the scoring in the 13^th minute. Sara Felder sent a shot from outside the box that went past an outstretched Sarka.
 
The Penguins held a 1-0 advantage until the 60^th minute when the Raiders found an equalizer. Ruby Dunlevy dribbled the ball up the left wing and sent a beautiful cross into the box that found the head of Mariella Hartmann at the back post, who sent a header into the back of the net.
 
SCOUTING THE VIKINGS
Cleveland State enters Sunday's match at 3-5-5 on the season with a 0-2-4 mark in Horizon League play. The Vikings are coming off a 0-0 draw with Northern Kentucky on Thursday night. CSU's last win came on September 14 against Morehead State. Cleveland State's offense is powered by Mayra Sesmas. The senior is leading the Vikings in points (9), assists (3), and is tied for the team lead in goals (3). Hayleigh Lewis has been the main goalkeeper for CSU, playing and starting in nine matches, logging 757 minutes, allowing 17 goals, and making 44 saves.

HISTORY VS. CLEVELAND STATE
Sunday afternoon's match will be the 24^th meeting all-time between Wright State and Cleveland State, a series the Raiders hold a 14-7-2 lead. Wright State came out on top 3-2 when the two squads met last season at Alumni Field. Cleveland State's last win in the series came on its home turf in 2023.

FALL SPORTS TICKETS
You can show your support for Wright State Women's Soccer student-athletes all season long, as every ticket purchased directly supports the team. This season, your ticket purchase goes far beyond the game. Every dollar supports our student-athletes by providing critical resources that elevate their experience. Tickets are as low as $7 each, and Wright State Athletics encourages purchasing your tickets in advance, as all sales are cashless. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets!
 
UP NEXT
Wright State will continue its three-game road trip. The road trip will resume on October 16 at Green Bay and continue on to Milwaukee on October 19.
 
RAIDERS IN CONFERENCE PLAY
Wright State is undefeated through the first five games of the Horizon League season since 2016, when they went 4-0-1 with wins over Green Bay, Cleveland State, Youngstown State, and Valparaiso, plus a draw with Detroit Mercy. Wright State's seven goals in conference have been scored by six different players. The goals have been scored by Amber Branum, Makenzie Chinn, Mariella Hartmann, Samara Nunn, Olivia Stroud (Two Goals), and Ashley Vaughn. Kiera Sarka has played 450 minutes in goal, only allowing four goals while recording 17 saves and two shutouts.
 
SEPTEMBER SHUTDOWN
After allowing 13 goals in the team's first five matches, head coach Travis Sobers challenged his team to limit goal-scoring opportunities for the opposition to give the Raiders the best chance to win. The team has responded by allowing only four goals across its next seven matches in September, including a streak of four straight 1-0 shutouts. During the shutout streak, the Raiders played 437 minutes of match play without conceding a goal, spanning from the 58^th minute against Bellarmine on September 4 and the 38^th minute against IU Indy on September 28. Leigha Lauer and Sarka have both seen action between the posts over the three-game span. Sarka has recorded two solo shutouts, and Lauer has recorded one solo shutout. The pair split the shutout at Central Michigan, each playing 45 minutes.

SIZING UP THE 2025 SQUAD
WSU welcomes eight newcomers — including seven freshmen — to this season's roster. The Raiders' 34-player roster includes seven freshmen, six sophomores, 10 juniors, nine seniors, and a pair of graduate students.

OHIO STRONG
Wright State's 2025 roster features 24 players from Ohio – including 14 from the Dayton metro area (Beavercreek, Bellbrook, Dayton, Miamisburg, Springboro, Tipp City, Troy, Vandalia, Xenia).