DAYTON- Wright State (6-5-1, 3-0-1) will remain home on Saturday, October 4, as they welcome Youngstown State to the friendly confines of Alumni Field. The first touch is currently scheduled for 6 p.m., and one lucky fan will walk away with a giant fan necklace.
 
MATCH INFORMATION
Saturday, October 4 –FOLLOW LIVE STATS
 
LAST TIME OUT
The Raiders remained undefeated in Horizon League thanks to an 89^th-minute equalizer off the foot of Olivia Stroud.

Oakland dominated possession in the first 45 minutes, generating multiple quality offensive attacks, but was unable to put the ball in the back of the net. The Raiders struggled to find their footing in the first half and were unable to take a shot.
 
The Golden Grizzlies got on the board first, scoring their lone goal in the 57^th minute. Brae Cole sent in a corner kick into the box and over the head of Sarka for an Olimpico. The goal is Cole's sixth of the season.
 
The Raiders would get the late equalizer in the 89^th minute when Caitlin Burger sent a corner kick into the box that rattled around amongst the pack, and Stroud was able to get a foot on it and send it into the back of the net. The goal is Stroud's second of the season, and in conference play.
 
SCOUTING THE PENGUINS
Youngstown enters Saturday night's match at 3-8-1 on the season with a 2-1-1 mark in Horizon League play. The Penguins are coming off a big 4-2 win over Detroit Mercy last Sunday. Junior Camille Bultel leads the Penguins offense with 10 points on three goals and two assists. Her four assists rank tied for eighth on the YSU single-season list. Bultel also ranks tied for third in the Horizon League in assists and ninth in total points.

HISTORY VS. YOUNGSTOWN STATE
Saturday night's match will be the 30^th all-time meeting between Wright State and Youngstown State, a series the Raiders dominate with a 23-3-3 record. The Penguins came out on top when the two squads met last season in Youngstown, but the Raiders won the last meeting at Alumni Field 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 hit the road for a three-game road trip. The road trip will kick off on Sunday, October 12, at Cleveland State. First touch in Cleveland is set for 1 p.m.
 
RAIDERS IN CONFERENCE PLAY
Wright State is seeking to go undefeated in its first five Horizon League games 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. The Raiders' six goals in conference have been scored by five different players. The goals have been scored by Amber Branum, Makenzie Chinn, Samara Nunn, Olivia Stroud (Two Goals), and Ashley Vaughn. Kiera Sarka has played all 360 minutes in goal, only allowing three goals while recording 15 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).