In their third overtime game of the season, The University of Akron (2-1-2) women’s soccer team played Youngstown State (1-3-1) to a one-all draw on Friday evening at Farmers National Bank Field. Junior Lani Smith provided Akron with their lone goal of the game in the 16th minute, which was assisted by Broadview Heights, Ohio native Sarah Sivic. Smith has now collected two goals in the past two matches. Akron held Youngstown scoreless through the first half, as sophomore goalie Klaire Adee collected three saves in her
Vernon Croft has the University of Akron women’s soccer program aiming for new heights. It is truly a program on the rise….. 1. Could you talk about some key returning players that are expected to be a major part of the squad? Kelly DeNiro had the opportunity to play on a high-level club this summer, which was a fantastic opportunity for her prior to her senior year. She has really grown in the last year with her