PITTSBURGH - The Cleveland State women's soccer team wrapped up their preseason schedule on Friday afternoon at Duquesne, falling 3-1. The Green and White will begin regular season play on Thursday in an under-the-lights contest against Kent State at 7 p.m. at Krenzler Field.

The Vikings struck first in Friday's exhibition tilt, as reigning #HLWSOC Freshman of the Year peppered the back of the net, to give Cleveland State a 1-0 halftime advantage. 

The Dukes netted three goals in the second half, while holding Cleveland State scoreless. 

Miranda Thomas notched three saves in Friday's match, while Kyla Valaitis saved two shots and Mollie McGuire one.

The Green and White are led by captains Essence Canady and Helena Novatsidis, along with reigning #HLWSOC Freshman of the Year and All-Freshman Team selection Kathryn Ramicone and All-League First Team selection Maddie Young.

Cleveland State will play in a "normal" 20-match fall schedule. The Vikings will begin their regular season with a home contest against Kent State on Thursday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. In honor of the team's return to Krenzler Field, Cleveland State Athletics t-shirts will be given away to the first 100 CSU students in attendance, in addition to free bacon. Cleveland State will face off against all 11 #HLWSOC opponents throughout the course of the season, with six home matches and five road contests. Boyer's squad will open league play on Thursday, Sept. 16 versus IUPUI at 6 p.m. at Krenzler Field. 

Click here for the complete women's soccer promotional schedule: https://csuvikings.com/2021WSOCPROMO 

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