Sept. 25, 2007

NEW YORK, N.Y. - After winning its fifth straight match, the Kennesaw State women's soccer team has once again been honored by Soccer Buzz Magazine as the Owls appear in this week's Southeast Region poll.

Consecutive wins over Alabama, Jacksonville State, Wofford, UAB and Elon have allowed KSU (5-2) to receive votes in this week's poll. The honor is the first for the Owls since they were ranked No. 12 on October 17, 2006.

"It's good to be recognized again by Soccer Buzz," said head coach Rob King. "We started slow, but have been able to get the magazine's attention with our recent play."

After falling in its first two matches to Mississippi State and Samford, KSU has rattled off the five straight victories behind strong play from forwards Caitlin Dingle and Annie Phillips, as well as solid goalkeeping by freshman Katie Piotrowski.

The two Owls strikers have combined for seven goals and two assists, while Piotrowski has recorded three straight shutouts and was rewarded with the Atlantic Sun Conference Defensive Player of the Week honor this week.

During the winning streak, the Owls have outscored their opponents 10-3 and have out-shot other teams 101-61.

"We open the conference schedule this weekend and if we continue to play well, hopefully we will continue to move up in the rankings," added King.

The Owls will open A-Sun play by hosting Stetson on Friday night at 7:00 pm before playing conference newcomer Florida Gulf Coast on Sunday at 2:00 pm.

Soccer Buzz Southeast Region Rankings - 9/24/07
1. North Carolina 6-2
2. Florida State 5-2-1
3. South Carolina 8-1
4. Florida 4-2-2
5. Wake Forest 5-3-1
6. Clemson 7-1
7. Georgia 7-1
8. Duke 5-1-2
9. Charlotte 5-3
10. Central Florida 4-2-2
11. UNC Greensboro 3-3-1
12. Auburn 4-2-1
13. East Carolina 5-1-2
14. Miami (FL) 4-2-2
15. N.C. State 5-1-2

Receiving Votes: Kennesaw State (5-2), Samford (4-2), UAB (4-3-1), UNC Wilmington (4-2-1)