Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Sunday, September 17
Cookeville, Tenn.
5:00 PM CT
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Photo by: Maya Lewis/MT Athletic Communications
Blue Raiders Primed for In-State Matchup in Cookeville
9/16/2023 3:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee Soccer takes a brief break from Conference USA action Sunday evening.
But the stakes remain high for the Blue Raiders when they take the pitch at the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.
A former conference rivalry turned in-state series carries plenty of history between the sides, with MTSU looking to regain momentum after a trio of recent setbacks.
Kickoff is set for 5:00 p.m. and the match will be available on ESPN+.
Notes and Storylines
» Sophomore M Manon Lebargy scored goals in three consecutive matches for the Blue Raiders from Aug. 31 - Sept. 7. The Lille, France native had a first half brace against Lipscomb on Aug. 31, before giving Middle Tennessee an insurance goal in the 80' against Cleveland State Sept. 3. And on Sept. 7 vs. Chattanooga, Lebargy headed in a corner kick in the 56.' Lebargy is the first MTSU player to score in at least three consecutive matches since 2021, when Peyton DePriest had goals in four straight fixtures (Sept. 5-16).
» While the Blue Raiders are not conference rivals with Tennessee Tech, the schools share a long joint history from their time together in the Ohio Valley Conference. MTSU leads the all-time series 15-4-0, but seek to avenge a 3-1 loss a year ago in Murfreesboro. The sides played 10 times in the late 90s as fellow OVC members. Last year's meeting was the first between the programs since 2016. The Raiders are 7-2-0 against the OVC team in the Aston Rhoden era.
» So far in 2023, seven Blue Raiders have appeared on the scoresheet in non-conference play. This includes Lebargy with a team-high four goals, Cambell Kivisto (two goals), Kvaale, Adje, Pettersen and Slavinsky.
» G Hannah Suder and D Caroline Manley seek spots on all-time program career record lists in 2023.
Suder currently stands in the top 10 of numerous program goalkeeping records, including being tied for fifth in career saves (194), fourth in games started (53), fourth in games played (58) and fourth in minutes played (4,880:32).
Manley meanwhile has started in all 70 Blue Raider matches across her career. She currently stands at 5,126 consecutive minutes across 58 matches dating back to Oct. 11, 2019. With 6,402 total minutes under her belt, she moved to No. 6 all-time in career minutes played in program history among outfield players, and is the 12th Blue Raider to enter the 6,000 minute club.
Behind Enemy Lines
» Tennessee Tech carries a 1-4-2 record into Sunday's fixture. The Golden Eagles however are fresh off a 3-1 win against Lipscomb on September 10.
» Freshman Neve Renwick and senior Bailey Taylor share the team-high with two goals each. Taylor also has a pair of assists. Renwick's goals came via a brace in the squad's home win over Lipscomb.
» Head coach Steve Springthorpe is in his 10th year at the helm of the Golden Eagles.
Next Up
The Blue Raiders return to Murfreesboro for their home conference opener Thursday night against Liberty.
First touch is set for 7:00 p.m. at Dean A. Hayes Stadium.
Follow the Blue Raiders
Follow Middle Tennessee Soccer on social media on Facebook (Blue Raider Soccer), Twitter (@MT_Soccer) and Instagram (@mt_wsoccer).
But the stakes remain high for the Blue Raiders when they take the pitch at the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.
A former conference rivalry turned in-state series carries plenty of history between the sides, with MTSU looking to regain momentum after a trio of recent setbacks.
Kickoff is set for 5:00 p.m. and the match will be available on ESPN+.
Notes and Storylines
» Sophomore M Manon Lebargy scored goals in three consecutive matches for the Blue Raiders from Aug. 31 - Sept. 7. The Lille, France native had a first half brace against Lipscomb on Aug. 31, before giving Middle Tennessee an insurance goal in the 80' against Cleveland State Sept. 3. And on Sept. 7 vs. Chattanooga, Lebargy headed in a corner kick in the 56.' Lebargy is the first MTSU player to score in at least three consecutive matches since 2021, when Peyton DePriest had goals in four straight fixtures (Sept. 5-16).
» While the Blue Raiders are not conference rivals with Tennessee Tech, the schools share a long joint history from their time together in the Ohio Valley Conference. MTSU leads the all-time series 15-4-0, but seek to avenge a 3-1 loss a year ago in Murfreesboro. The sides played 10 times in the late 90s as fellow OVC members. Last year's meeting was the first between the programs since 2016. The Raiders are 7-2-0 against the OVC team in the Aston Rhoden era.
» So far in 2023, seven Blue Raiders have appeared on the scoresheet in non-conference play. This includes Lebargy with a team-high four goals, Cambell Kivisto (two goals), Kvaale, Adje, Pettersen and Slavinsky.
» G Hannah Suder and D Caroline Manley seek spots on all-time program career record lists in 2023.
Suder currently stands in the top 10 of numerous program goalkeeping records, including being tied for fifth in career saves (194), fourth in games started (53), fourth in games played (58) and fourth in minutes played (4,880:32).
Manley meanwhile has started in all 70 Blue Raider matches across her career. She currently stands at 5,126 consecutive minutes across 58 matches dating back to Oct. 11, 2019. With 6,402 total minutes under her belt, she moved to No. 6 all-time in career minutes played in program history among outfield players, and is the 12th Blue Raider to enter the 6,000 minute club.
Behind Enemy Lines
» Tennessee Tech carries a 1-4-2 record into Sunday's fixture. The Golden Eagles however are fresh off a 3-1 win against Lipscomb on September 10.
» Freshman Neve Renwick and senior Bailey Taylor share the team-high with two goals each. Taylor also has a pair of assists. Renwick's goals came via a brace in the squad's home win over Lipscomb.
» Head coach Steve Springthorpe is in his 10th year at the helm of the Golden Eagles.
Next Up
The Blue Raiders return to Murfreesboro for their home conference opener Thursday night against Liberty.
First touch is set for 7:00 p.m. at Dean A. Hayes Stadium.
Follow the Blue Raiders
Follow Middle Tennessee Soccer on social media on Facebook (Blue Raider Soccer), Twitter (@MT_Soccer) and Instagram (@mt_wsoccer).
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