Opening Whistle  
The Vikings (1-8-1) IU Indy (3-6-2) Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. on October 1^st, followed by Northern Illinois on Sunday, October 4^th at 1:00 p.m. both at Krenzler Field.
 
Last Game Out
Cleveland State last two games out were Youngstown State and Robert Morris. Where at Youngstown they came out with a point drawing 1-1. The goal came from Sidney Nicholas at the 25^th minute which is her first goal of the year along with the Vikings' first two assist on the year coming from Olivia Lewis and Ryleigh Alcala. At Robert Morris CSU dropped the game 1-0 with a goal at the 75^th minute.

About the Jaguars      
The Jaguars are 3-6-2 on the year with wins against Chicago St, Bellarmine, and Northern Kentucky.  

IU Indy were picked to finish eighth in the Horizon League. The Jaguars return seven starters including Lindsey Castillo who started all 18 games last season and Caroline Kelley who lead the team in shots with 53 and shots on goal with 24. The Jags bring in nine newcomers five transfers and four freshmen.

Series History with IU Indy   
This will be the 16^th matchup between these two teams, with IU Indy holding a 9-5-2 record against the Vikings. The last matchup was last season at home where the Jaguars won 3-0. The Jaguars are 3-0-1 in the last four years against the Vikings

About the Huskies
The Huskies are 2-5-2 on the year with wins against Northern Iowa, and Wright State. Northern Illinois was picked seventh in the Horizon League Preseason poll, predicted to finish with 72 points. The

Huskies return 17 athletes including Julianna Hill, Jordin Kadiri, and Lauren Mrugala who scored one or more goals last season. They also bring in 10 newcomers, six freshman and four transfers.
This will mark Northern Illinois first time competing in the Horizon League.

Series History with Northern Illinois  
This will be the first ever matchup between the Cleveland State Vikings and Northern Illinois.

What to Watch For
Ryleigh Alcala leads the team in goals with two goals and second on the team in shots with 11. Along with Hayleigh Lewis who now has 93 career saves which puts her seventh overall.

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 Vikings will play another home game on Saturday, October 10^th, at 1:00 p.m.