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UH Women's Soccer Hosts Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Soccer Classic

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HONOLULU – (Hawaii Athletics) The University of Hawai'i women's soccer team concludes its six-match homestand when it hosts the Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Soccer Classic, Sept. 7-9, at the Waipi'o Peninsula Soccer Stadium. Joining UH in the round-robin tournament are Ball State and Detroit.

UH (4-1-1) and Ball State (3-2) open the tournament on Friday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m., followed by a meeting between Ball State and Detroit (2-3) on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. The Rainbow Wahine will close the tournament vs. Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. Admission is free for all matches.

After dropping its season opener at Nevada, the Rainbow Wahine have since gone 4-0-1. UH also looks to remain undefeated at home where it hasn't lost in its last nine home matches (7-0-2) dating back to last year. The school record is 12 set during the 2007 season.

UH extended its streak this past weekend with a double-overtime tie versus Drexel on Friday and a 3-0 win of BYU-Hawai'i on Monday. The shutout of the Seasiders was UH's first of the season. The Rainbow Wahine have also continued their scoring rampage. Hawai'i, which has found the back of the net 15 times in its last five matches, leads the Big West in goals scored (15) and goals per match (2.5).

Following the Classic, UH will hit the road for the second time this season when they travel to Washington State (Sept. 14) and Eastern Washington (Sept. 16).

Match 7 Notes
Who: UH (4-1-1) vs. Ball State (3-2)

Date: Friday, Sept. 7

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Waipi'o Peninsula Soccer Stadium (4,500)

Admission: Free

Television: None

Live Stats: Available at HawaiiAthletics.com

Series History: First meeting

About Ball State: The Cardinals come to Hawai`i with a 3-2 overall record...the last four matches played have been won or lost by one goal, going 3-1 in that stretch...BSU has three players tied in points (3) and five tied in goals (1)...goalkeeper Aubrey Buehler has GAA of 1.16.

Promotions: Tournament sponsor Outrigger Hotels and Resorts will host a booth featuring various fan activities, including table games, prize giveaways, and enter-to-win, room-night stays.

Match 8 Notes
Who: UH (4-1-1) vs. Detroit (2-3)

Date: Sunday, Sept. 9

Time: 5:00 p.m.