BAKERSFIELD, Calif.-- The Bakersfield women's soccer team hits the road this week for two Western Athletic Conference matches in the Midwest.
The 'Runners (1-12-1, 0-4 WAC) begin the weekend with a match against Chicago State (1-11-1, 0-3-1 WAC) and hope to get back in the win column. The 'Runners and Cougars are playing in their first ever matchup and will jockey for position in the WAC standings. Bakersfield's Tori Ornela (R-Jr., Lemoore, Calif., Lemoore HS) leads the conference in saves this season (79), leading Chicago State's Carrie Hepp by only six saves. First touch on Friday night is scheduled for 7 p.m. (CDT).
On Sunday, Bakersfield will visit WAC-leading Missouri-Kansas City (8-3-2, 4-0 WAC) for a tough match set to kick off at 1 p.m. (CDT). The Kangaroos won the first two meetings in the programs' histories last season and will test the 'Runner defense this weekend. Ellie Chadick leads the WAC in assists for UMKC while Kara Priest is tied for sixth in goals (5).
Live stats for the UMKC match can be seen by visiting this link Sunday afternoon.
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