Women's Soccer Wraps Up Home Stand Against Winthrop and Manhattan

By: North Florida Athletics

Women's Soccer | 8/30/2018 12:22:00 PM

KICKOFF
North Florida women's soccer looks to build on its momentum from a home victory last weekend as the Ospreys close out their current home stand hosting Winthrop and Manhattan this weekend at Hodges Stadium.

GAME DAY CENTRAL
What: North Florida vs Winthrop
Where: Hodges Stadium (Jacksonville, Fla.)
When: Friday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m.
Series: UNF leads 1-0
Last Meeting: The Ospreys secured a 1-0 victory over the Eagles in Rock Hill (S.C.) last season on Aug. 27 | Krista Colubiale touched in a rebound for the only score of the game and Rhiannon Conelley earned the shutout in goal

What: North Florida vs Manhattan
Where: Hodges Stadium (Jacksonville, Fla.)
When: Sunday, Sept. 2 at 1 p.m.
Series: 0-0
Last Meeting: Sunday's contest marks the inaugural meeting on the pitch between UNF and Manhattan

FOLLOW THE ACTION
Live Stats: Winthrop | Manhattan
Live Stream: Facebook Live (Both Matches)

WINTHROP REPORT (2-0-1)
Roster | Schedule | Stats
- After a season-opening tie with Coastal Carolina, Winthrop has reeled off back-to-back wins over South Carolina State (2-1) and ETSU (3-2)
- Gabi Hull leads the Eagles with 3 goals scored with Keeley Leising tallying a goal and 3 assists thru three matches
- Kelly Horan has served as Winthrop's only goalie this year
- Winthrop plays at UNF rival Jacksonville on Sunday

MANHATTAN REPORT (0-2-0)
Roster | Schedule | Stats
- Manhattan will play a pair of matches in the River City starting Friday at Jacksonville
- The Jaspers lone goal of the season was scored by Kaitlyn Hogan
- Manhattan opened the year with a 1-0 loss at La Salle before falling 3-1 to Hartford in their home opener
- Senior netminder Kelly DiGregorio has started both games

2018 UNF Top Statistical Leaders
Games Played: 15 players appeared in all 4 games
Points: Thais Reiss (2), Hollyn Knight (2), Brandi Walker (2)
Goals: Thais Reiss (1), Hollyn Knight (1), Brandi Walker (1)
Assists: Kendra Hoffman (1), Julia Martin (1)

NOTABLE
- The Ospreys are 15-20-1 at home under Coach Confer highlighted by a 5-3-0 mark last season | UNF has split its two home matches this season
- Junior Brandi Walker netted the first game winning goal of her career last Sunday against UNC Asheville | It marked the 3rd goal of her career
- Sophomore goalkeeper Rhiannon Conelley tallied one save in earning her 7th career shutout and first clean sheet of the season vs UNCA
- North Florida has used 20 different players on the pitch this year with 6 players making their collegiate debuts
- Sophomore Reiss is the reigning ASUN Freshman of the Year and was tabbed a preseason All-ASUN honoree | Reiss just rejoined her Osprey teammates after playing for Brazil in the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup the past few weeks
- The Ospreys finished 9-6-1 last season (3-4 in ASUN play) and boasted a 5-game win streak a year ago
- 13 players that appeared in double digit contests a year ago return to the lineup this season including starting goalkeeper, Rhiannon Conelley
- UNF was picked to finish 5th in the ASUN in the league's preseason poll
- North Florida is in its 23rd season of competition | 2018 marks the fifth season in tenure of head coach Robin Confer

CONFER CORNER
"We are looking forward to getting back on the field at home and building off our win last week. We have had a good week of training and the players continue to work hard. We know both opponents will present a challenge and we are excited about the opportunity to compete."

UP NEXT
North Florida hits the road for a weekend trek in the Carolinas with matches at Appalachian State (Sept. 6) and South Carolina State (Sept. 8). Ospreys next home contest comes Sept. 13 versus Webber International

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Players Mentioned

#23 Krista Colubiale: F; 5' 9"; Senior; Health Science

#1 Rhiannon Conelley: GK; 5' 6"; Redshirt Sophomore; Health Administration

#7 Hollyn Knight: F/D; 5' 10"; Redshirt Freshman; Sport Management

#10 Thais Reiss: M/D; 5' 8"; Sophomore; Sport Management

#6 Brandi Walker: M/F; 5' 4"; Junior; Business Management

#21 Kendra Hoffman: MF; 5' 7"; Freshman; Exploratory

#13 Julia Martin: F; 5' 2"; Freshman; Chemistry

Players Mentioned

#23 Krista Colubiale
: 5' 9"; Senior; Health Science
: F

#1 Rhiannon Conelley
: 5' 6"; Redshirt Sophomore; Health Administration
: GK

#7 Hollyn Knight
: 5' 10"; Redshirt Freshman; Sport Management
: F/D

#10 Thais Reiss
: 5' 8"; Sophomore; Sport Management
: M/D

#6 Brandi Walker
: 5' 4"; Junior; Business Management
: M/F

#21 Kendra Hoffman
: 5' 7"; Freshman; Exploratory
: MF

#13 Julia Martin
: 5' 2"; Freshman; Chemistry
: F