Opening Whistle  
The Vikings (3-9-1) travel to Highland Heights, Kentucky to take on the Norse (6-5-2) on Thursday, October 15^th at 5:00 p.m. Followed by Wright State on Sunday, October 18th at 3:00 p.m.

Last Game Out
Cleveland State's last game out was against Detroit Mercy, where the Green & White came out on top 1-0. The goal came from True Benshoff which was first goal for the Vikings in her career. The came very early in the game at the 14^th minute and the Vikings held strong defensively. Hayleigh Lewis ended the game with five saves and a shutout win.

About the Norse       
The Norse are 6-5-2 overall and 2-3-1 in conference play with a win against NIU and Robert Morris in League play. NKU was picked to finish second in the Horizon League, and picked to finish with 119 points.

The Norse return senior forward Megan Molner who had a total of eight goals last season, which half of them being game winners. Along with Natalie Newman returns after last season with seven goals and four assists. As well as defender Olivia Lengel who had 15 starts and fifth in minutes played on the team. NKU finished last season with a record of 10-3-6.

Series History with Northern Kentucky    
This will be the 13^th matchup between these two teams, with NKU holding a 6-5-1 record against the Vikings. Their last matchup was last season at Highland Heights, Kentucky ending in a 0-0 draw. The last time CSU won against Northern Kentucky was in the 2022 season where the Vikings won 1-0.

About the Raiders
The Raiders are 5-7-2 overall and 3-2-1 in conference play. With wins against Robert Morris, IU Indy, and Green Bay. With Caitlin Burger who earned All-League First Team honors with five goals and four assists last season. Then defender Kaitlyn Eyink returns after earning All-League Third Team Honors last season. The Raiders finished last season with a record of 7-7-5.

Series History with Wright State
This will be the 25^th matchup between these two teams, with Wright State holding a 14-7-3 record against Cleveland State. Their last matchup was last season in Cleveland, Ohio where the match ended in a 0-0 draw.

What to Watch For
The Vikings are on a roll scoring four goals in the last three games and with six different Vikings with one goal. Watch for Ryleigh Alcala who leads the team in three categories with seven points, two goals, and three assists.

Preseason Poll 
Cleveland State was chosen to finish ninth in the Horizon League Preseason Poll with 57 points. Milwaukee took the top spot with 142 points, NKU was second with 119 points, and YSU in third with 103 points.
 
Up Next 
The Green & White go come back home to take on Green Bay on Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 p.m. and Milwaukee on Sunday, October 25 at 1:00 p.m.