SMU To Play At Memphis In AAC Semifinals Friday
Nov 5 | Women's Soccer
SMU (12-6-1, 5-5-0) at No. 8 Memphis (16-1-1, 8-0-1)
Track & Soccer Complex – Memphis, Tenn.
Nov. 8, 2019 – 7 p.m. CT
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After defeating No. 4 seed Cincinnati in the first round of the American Athletic Conference tournament, SMU is headed to Memphis, Tenn. to take on No. 1 seed Memphis in the semifinals on Friday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. CT.
RECORD BOOK PERFORMANCES
Two Mustangs are looking to land at the top of individual career records lists at the end of the season. Senior Allie Thornton's first-half goal at Tulsa was her sixth game-winning goal of the season and 13th in her career. She is now tied for second on the all-time game-winning goals list. Thornton is also tied for the second most game-winning goals in the NCAA. Sophomore Celiana Torres is working her way up the individual career record list for assists per game. Her eight assists this season put her at .420 per game for her career and a sixth place spot on the all-time list.
DEFENSIVE DOMINANCE
The Mustangs have only allowed six first-half goals all season. Throughout 19 games, SMU's backline has only allowed 80 shots on goal, 66 of which have been saved. Nine opponents have been shutout in SMU's 2019 campaign.
SERIES HISTORY
This will be the 17th matchup between the Mustangs and the Tigers, having met every regular season but one since 2005. The two met in Memphis on Oct. 27, 2019 in the regular season the Tigers took the 2-1 win. SMU fought hard and held Memphis to a one goal difference and almost tied in shots, trailing 13-12. The last time the two met in the AAC tournament was in 2016 when SMU won 1-0 in Storrs, Conn.
SCOUTING MEMPHIS
Memphis finished the regular season with a 16-1-1 record and an 8-0-1 record in conference play, giving the Tigers the No. 1 seed. The Tigers are led by their upperclassmen both on offense and in the goal, with juniors and seniors leading in all categories.
RETURNING MUSTANGS
Twenty Mustangs are returning to the pitch for the 2019 season, for a total of eight seniors, five juniors and seven sophomores. In 2018, the Mustangs finished with a 10-6-2 overall record and 5-4 in conference, to give them a fifth place AAC finish. The 2019 Mustang offense has been led by returners Allie Thornton, Hannah Allred and Celiana Torres. Thornton leads the team in goals and shots on goal. Torres leads in shots and assists with eight on the season. Courtney Sebazco, Katia Novi and Hailey Bishop have also had strong showings for SMU's offense. The Mustangs' backline is anchored by returners Katharine Herron, Brooke Golik and Mary Meehan, who have been crucial in SMU's six shutouts.
NEW MUSTANG TALENT
SMU added one transfer and five freshmen to its roster. Junior Jewel Boland, a transfer from Highline College, has been a big part of SMU's offense, playing in all 19 matches with five goals, 43 shots, 19 on goal and two assists. Tatum Sutherland hails from Cleburne, Texas and has been SMU's starter in goal this season. She has appeared in all 19 matches and earned nine clean sheets with 60 saves. Wayny Balata, a midfielder from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, has made an appearance in 18 matches with two goals, 21 shots, six on goal and two assists. Serena Eboh, a Southlake, Texas native, has helped the Mustangs' backline in 13 matches with one start and has had five shots of her own. Sadie Wintergalen joins SMU as a forward from Phoenix, Ariz. and has seen playing time in four matches this season. Maddie Hansen, a forward from Allen, Texas, has not seen any playing time this season due to an injury. She spent most of her club soccer time with Sting, where she was captain and often led the team in goals. She also earned a US Soccer Training invite from 2012-15.
2019 AAC HONORS
•    Hannah Allred -- Weekly Honor Roll (Aug. 27), Weekly Honor Roll (Sept. 16)
•    Wayny Balata -- Weekly Honor Roll (Oct. 28), All-Rookie Team
•    Jewel Boland -- Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 2)
•    Katharine Herron -- Weekly Honor Roll (Sept. 16)
•    Mary Meehan -- Weekly Honor Roll (Sept. 2)
•    Tatum Sutherland -- Weekly Honor Roll (Aug. 27), All-Rookie Team
•    Allie Thornton -- Weekly Honor Roll (Sept. 9), Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 23), All-Conference First Team
•    Celiana Torres -- Weekly Honor Roll (Oct. 21), All-Conference First Team
SMU IN THE AMERICAN
SMU leading the conference in shots, five shots ahead of Memphis, in the conference and is either second or third in all other offensive categories. On defense, the Mustangs are third for most shutouts with eight and third for both lowest goals allowed and GAA. Allie Thornton leads the AAC in game-winning goals with six and is top three in goals, shots and points. Five Mustangs rank in the top 10 for shots with Thornton, Torres and Allred all in the top five. Tatum Sutherland has the fourth lowest goals against average and fourth highest save percentage.
LAST TIME OUT
SMU took on Cincinnati in the first round of the AAC tournament on Thursday and won 1-0 to advance. The Mustangs scored in the 51st minute when Brooke Golik headed in a set piece from Celiana Torres. SMU has advanced to the conference tournament for the last four seasons, getting as far as the finals in 2016.
Track & Soccer Complex – Memphis, Tenn.
Nov. 8, 2019 – 7 p.m. CT
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After defeating No. 4 seed Cincinnati in the first round of the American Athletic Conference tournament, SMU is headed to Memphis, Tenn. to take on No. 1 seed Memphis in the semifinals on Friday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. CT.
RECORD BOOK PERFORMANCES
Two Mustangs are looking to land at the top of individual career records lists at the end of the season. Senior Allie Thornton's first-half goal at Tulsa was her sixth game-winning goal of the season and 13th in her career. She is now tied for second on the all-time game-winning goals list. Thornton is also tied for the second most game-winning goals in the NCAA. Sophomore Celiana Torres is working her way up the individual career record list for assists per game. Her eight assists this season put her at .420 per game for her career and a sixth place spot on the all-time list.
DEFENSIVE DOMINANCE
The Mustangs have only allowed six first-half goals all season. Throughout 19 games, SMU's backline has only allowed 80 shots on goal, 66 of which have been saved. Nine opponents have been shutout in SMU's 2019 campaign.
SERIES HISTORY
This will be the 17th matchup between the Mustangs and the Tigers, having met every regular season but one since 2005. The two met in Memphis on Oct. 27, 2019 in the regular season the Tigers took the 2-1 win. SMU fought hard and held Memphis to a one goal difference and almost tied in shots, trailing 13-12. The last time the two met in the AAC tournament was in 2016 when SMU won 1-0 in Storrs, Conn.
SCOUTING MEMPHIS
Memphis finished the regular season with a 16-1-1 record and an 8-0-1 record in conference play, giving the Tigers the No. 1 seed. The Tigers are led by their upperclassmen both on offense and in the goal, with juniors and seniors leading in all categories.
RETURNING MUSTANGS
Twenty Mustangs are returning to the pitch for the 2019 season, for a total of eight seniors, five juniors and seven sophomores. In 2018, the Mustangs finished with a 10-6-2 overall record and 5-4 in conference, to give them a fifth place AAC finish. The 2019 Mustang offense has been led by returners Allie Thornton, Hannah Allred and Celiana Torres. Thornton leads the team in goals and shots on goal. Torres leads in shots and assists with eight on the season. Courtney Sebazco, Katia Novi and Hailey Bishop have also had strong showings for SMU's offense. The Mustangs' backline is anchored by returners Katharine Herron, Brooke Golik and Mary Meehan, who have been crucial in SMU's six shutouts.
NEW MUSTANG TALENT
SMU added one transfer and five freshmen to its roster. Junior Jewel Boland, a transfer from Highline College, has been a big part of SMU's offense, playing in all 19 matches with five goals, 43 shots, 19 on goal and two assists. Tatum Sutherland hails from Cleburne, Texas and has been SMU's starter in goal this season. She has appeared in all 19 matches and earned nine clean sheets with 60 saves. Wayny Balata, a midfielder from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, has made an appearance in 18 matches with two goals, 21 shots, six on goal and two assists. Serena Eboh, a Southlake, Texas native, has helped the Mustangs' backline in 13 matches with one start and has had five shots of her own. Sadie Wintergalen joins SMU as a forward from Phoenix, Ariz. and has seen playing time in four matches this season. Maddie Hansen, a forward from Allen, Texas, has not seen any playing time this season due to an injury. She spent most of her club soccer time with Sting, where she was captain and often led the team in goals. She also earned a US Soccer Training invite from 2012-15.
2019 AAC HONORS
•    Hannah Allred -- Weekly Honor Roll (Aug. 27), Weekly Honor Roll (Sept. 16)
•    Wayny Balata -- Weekly Honor Roll (Oct. 28), All-Rookie Team
•    Jewel Boland -- Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 2)
•    Katharine Herron -- Weekly Honor Roll (Sept. 16)
•    Mary Meehan -- Weekly Honor Roll (Sept. 2)
•    Tatum Sutherland -- Weekly Honor Roll (Aug. 27), All-Rookie Team
•    Allie Thornton -- Weekly Honor Roll (Sept. 9), Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 23), All-Conference First Team
•    Celiana Torres -- Weekly Honor Roll (Oct. 21), All-Conference First Team
SMU IN THE AMERICAN
SMU leading the conference in shots, five shots ahead of Memphis, in the conference and is either second or third in all other offensive categories. On defense, the Mustangs are third for most shutouts with eight and third for both lowest goals allowed and GAA. Allie Thornton leads the AAC in game-winning goals with six and is top three in goals, shots and points. Five Mustangs rank in the top 10 for shots with Thornton, Torres and Allred all in the top five. Tatum Sutherland has the fourth lowest goals against average and fourth highest save percentage.
LAST TIME OUT
SMU took on Cincinnati in the first round of the AAC tournament on Thursday and won 1-0 to advance. The Mustangs scored in the 51st minute when Brooke Golik headed in a set piece from Celiana Torres. SMU has advanced to the conference tournament for the last four seasons, getting as far as the finals in 2016.
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