Game No. 16
Date/Time: Sunday, Oct. 20 | 1:00 PM
Location: Cleveland, Ohio / Krenzler Field
Teams: Cleveland State (1-13-1, 1-5-0) vs. Oakland (3-11-22, 2-5-0)
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Opening Whistle
Cleveland State takes to Krenzler Field for the final time this season when Oakland comes to town tomorrow for a 1 p.m. kickoff.

Last Game Out
The Vikings picked up its first win of the year after shutting out Youngstown State on the road, 1-0. A Penguins handball in the 52nd minute led to a successful Mayra Sesmas penalty kick. The goal by Sesmas was her team leading fifth on the year. In goal, Elyse Broderick earned her first collegiate win and shutout after making two saves.

Congrats Sappington
With the victory over Youngstown State on Thursday evening, Mark Sappington earned his first collegiate head coaching victory.

About the Grizzlies
Oakland enters the game with a 3-11-2 overall record and 2-5-0 mark in league games. The Grizzlies have lost three straight and have just one win on the road. OU is coming off a 4-1 loss to NKU at home on Thursday. Frankie Mudd leads the scoring with three goals while Isabella Bierod has two assists. Julia Zangerl has started 14 games in goal, collecting 64 saves and three shutouts.

Series History
This will be the 13th meeting between these two teams with Oakland holding a 6-3-3 advantage. The Grizzlies have won the last three meetings including back-to-back 1-0 shutouts. This will also be the third straight meeting in Cleveland.

Goal Watch
Erica Leinweber is tied for sixth on the all-time scoring list with 12 goals, seven back from tying the program record of 19 which Vickie Havas and Natalie Daniels hold.

Up Next
The Vikings conclude the 2024 regular season on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Milwaukee with a 2 p.m. start time.