Women’s Soccer Slated to Host Middle Tennessee on Friday

Friday, October 25

Hattiesburg, Miss.

9:00 AM

Southern Miss

Middle Tennessee

Women’s Soccer Slated to Host Middle Tennessee on Friday

10/24/2019 5:50:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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Friday’s match will be a Gold Out.

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HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The Southern Miss women's soccer team (7-8-0, 2-5-0 C-USA) will host Middle Tennessee (6-9-1, 3-4-1 C-USA) on Friday, October 25 at 3:00 p.m. (CT) at the Southern Miss Soccer Complex.

The Last Time Out
The last time that the Golden Eagles took the pitch, they defeated UTEP, 3-1 at University Field in El Paso, Texas on Sunday afternoon (October 20).

Southern Miss junior forward Ariel Diaz led the way offensively, netting two goals in the contest.

Diaz gave the Golden Eagles a 1-0 lead after scoring her first goal of the match off of an assist by Jenny Caracheo in just the sixth minute.

Diaz's second goal of the match came in the 76^th minute after she stole the ball from UTEP and finished off a shot.

Freshman defender Madisyn Flammia produced Southern Miss' second goal of the match, after finding the back of the net off of a set piece in the 15^th minute of play. Junior midfielder JoAnnie Ramos was credited with the assist on Flammia's goal.

In the 59^th minute, Tessa Carlin produced the lone goal for UTEP in the contest. Carlin was assisted by Lilly Marquez and Nicole Pugsley.

Southern Miss outshot UTEP 15-14 in the contest.

Noteworthy Moments

Sunday marked the first time in the history of the Southern Miss women's soccer program that they have ever defeated UTEP in El Paso.
Madisyn Flammia's goal scored against UTEP marked the first goal of her Southern Miss career.
Ariel Diaz tallied the first multi-goal game of her Southern Miss career after recording two goals against UTEP.

Breaking Down the All-Time Record
Middle Tennessee currently leads the all-time series, 5-3-1. Southern Miss is 3-0-1 when hosting Middle Tennessee at home in Hattiesburg and 2-3-0 in contests played on the road in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

The Last Meeting on the Pitch
The last time that Southern Miss and Middle Tennessee met on the pitch was on October 19, 2018 at Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium in Murfreesboro.

A goal by Caitlin Pierce that came in the 43^rd minute off of a set piece, propelled the Golden Eagles to a 1-0 victory over the Blue Raiders.

The Opponent
Middle Tennessee is led by longtime Head Coach Aston Rhoden, who is currently in his 17^th season at the helm of the program.

In its last match played, Middle Tennessee was defeated by FAU, 3-1 at home on Sunday afternoon (October 20).

Match Promotion
Friday's match will be a Gold Out (all Southern Miss fans are encouraged to wear gold to the match in support of the Golden Eagles).

Match Info
Friday's match will be live streamed on CUSA TV. SIDEARM Sports live stats will also be available. The live stream and live stats links are listed above, and on the Southern Miss website.

Admission to all Southern Miss home matches is FREE!

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