RENO, Nev. - The University of Nevada women's soccer team (6-9-3, 1-5-1 WAC) will face the Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine (3-12-3, 1-3-2 WAC) on senior night Friday at 7 p.m inside Mackay Stadium.
"This is an important night for us for many reasons, one being to honor our seniors," head coach Dr. Melissa Price said. "This tremendous group of young women who have provided leadership for our program...they are committed, motivational, and hard working student-athletes who have persevered through a variety of situations."
In addition to the Pack honoring its outgoing student-athletes, there will be a costume contest against the Rainbow Wahine for middle school age fans and under. Free entry to the game will be provided to any student in full costume.
Nevada is coming off a 1-0-1 record over the weekend, falling to San Jose State Friday, October 22 and tying Fresno State Sunday, October 24. The point Nevada earned against the Bulldogs kept them in contention for a WAC Tournament bid.
The Pack is fighting for the sixth and final spot in the year-end tournament and can still secure it with a win over Hawai'i and some help from Fresno State and New Mexico State. Going into the season's final weekend Nevada, Fresno State, Hawai'i and New Mexico State can all still earn a berth in the tournament.
Nevada has been led offensively by Cristen Drummond, one of seven outgoing seniors that will be honored before play begins Friday night in a short ceremony. Drummond leads the team with nine points, 55 shots and 20 shots on goal in 2010.
The match Friday night will have live statistics and will be accompanied by a full recap immediately following the action at nevadawolfpack.com.
2010 Senior Class:
Cristen Drummond - One of the Pack's most prolific scorers, Drummond has played in 68 games, with 15 goals, 8 assists and one game winner. Drummond is a three time all-WAC Academic performer and was named to the all-WAC Freshman team in 2007.
Alyx Sacks - Sacks played in 9 games as a true freshman and a total of 37 in her career. The local product attended Reno's McQueen High School. Sacks is a three time all-WAC Academic honoree and was named to the 2007 all-WAC Freshman team.
Vanessa Mann - Jet setting the world to play soccer for the Pack, Mann comes to us from Queensland, South Wales Australia. Her career numbers stand at 55 Games Played, 4 goals, one assist and one game winning tally. Mann was an all-WAC Academic honoree in 2008 and a member of the All Freshman Team in 2007.
Kesia Broome - Coming to Reno from Markham, Ontario Canada before the 2009 season Broome has played in 39 games in two years. Her career offensive numbers stand at 3 goals and 6 assists.
Erin Smith - Leads the 2010 senior class with 76 Games played. A defender from Littleton Colorado, Smith has 8 career goals including 2 game winners in 2010. Smith is a three time all-WAC academic performer and was a member of the 2007 all-WAC Freshman Team.
Jill Erickson - With 10 goals and 4 assists in 73 games, the Woodinville Washington native has been a cog in the Nevada midfield since she played in 18 games as a true freshman. Erickson is a three time all-WAC academic performer and was a member of the 2007 all-WAC Freshman Team.
Marie Cove - A native of Garden Grove Califronia, Cove is third all time at Nevada with a 1.50 goals against average, first in individual shutouts with 9 and has a career total of 17 wins. Cove was a member of the 2009 all-WAC Tournament team and the 2007 all-WAC Freshman Team. She has also been a two time all-WAC academic performer.
