The Butler women's soccer team hits the road the week for a pair of matches. The Bulldogs will travel to Cincinnati for a Thursday night contest with the Bearcats and will then return to Indianapolis to play IU Indy at Michael A. Carroll Stadium.
 
Butler is coming off a mixed week that included a 3-0 shutout of Ball State and an 0-1 loss to No. 9 Notre Dame.
 
Cincinnati (3-1-1), out of the Big 12, has wins this season over Murray State, Toledo, and Eastern Michigan. The Bearcats tied Louisville but lost to Central Michigan. Last season, Butler and Cincinnati tied, 2-2, in the Sellick Bowl.
 
IU Indy (0-4-1), a Horizon League member, tied Toledo but has losses to Lindenwood, Southern Illinois, Idaho, and Montana. Butler has won eight-straight matches against the Jaguars, dating back to 2013.
 
Butler at Cincinnati
DATE/TIME:    Thursday, September 5 // 7PM
LOCATION:     Cincinnati, Ohio // Gettler Stadium
LIVE VIDEO:    ESPN+
LIVE STATS:   butlersports.com
 
Butler at IU Indy
DATE/TIME:    Sunday, September 8 // 7PM
LOCATION:     Indianapolis // Michael A. Carroll Stadium
LIVE VIDEO:    ESPN+
LIVE STATS:   butlersports.com
 
Bulldog Bits

• Anna Pierce was named BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week for her performances vs. Ball State and No. 9 Notre Dame. Pierce made three saves to preserve a 3-0 shutout over the Cardinals for her second shutout of the season and ninth of her career. She then had seven saves, including a PK, against the Fighting Irish. 
• Sara Trandji was named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll after scoring the game- winning goal vs. Ball State and then adding an assist. 
   
• Talia Sommer is 2nd in the BIG EAST with 3 goals and ranks 3rd with 7 total points. 
• Anna Pierce is atop the BIG EAST rankings with a pair of shutouts.