Oct. 27, 2005
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LUBBOCK, Texas - Looking to end the season on a high note, the Texas Tech women's soccer team will close out the 2005 season this weekend with a pair of home matches at R.P. Fuller Stadium. The Red Raiders will welcome the Colorado Buffaloes to town on Friday night with a 7 p.m. match-up before hosting Nebraska on Sunday at noon.
Friday's match will be Senior Night and Texas Tech soccer will honor this season's senior class -- Kimmie Davis, Megan Knauss, Beth Lippert and Karen Stephens.
Stephens was an offensive force last weekend as she tallied her first goal of the season against Baylor. After the Red Raiders were able to force a second half corner kick, Davis sent a ball toward the Bears net that was headed in by Stephens. During the match, both senior goalkeepers, Knauss and Lippert, combined to make 11 saves.
Friday's opponent, the Colorado Buffaloes, enter the weekend with a 9-6-3 overall record this season and a 5-3-1 conference mark this season. In their last match the Buffs could not get their offense rolling and ended with a scoreless tie at Baylor on Sunday.
The Nebraska match was originally scheduled for Sept. 25, but the date of the contest was forced to be changed due to travel complications caused by Hurricane Rita. The `Huskers enter the weekend still in the race for the Big 12 regular season crown with a 5-2-1 Big 12 record and an 11-5-1 overall mark.
Last Time Out...
Texas Tech took to the road for the final time this season last weekend to battle a pair of in-state rivals Baylor and Texas A&M.
The trip began on Friday night in Waco, Texas, where the Red Raiders suffered a 3-1 setback against the Bears. Senior Karen Stephens tallied the Red Raiders lone goal of the evening in the 47th minute as the Red Raiders came out with high intensity to start the second half. Seniors Megan Knauss and Beth Lippert combined to make 11 saves in net.
On Sunday, the Red Raiders ran into a powerful opponent in the No. 14 Texas A&M Aggies. Texas Tech struggled in the match, falling by a score of 7-0 at the Aggie Soccer Complex. Lippert drew the start in goal for the Red Raiders and compiled four saves in the match.
The 2005 Red Raider Seniors
Kimmie Davis -- Kimmie Davis joined the Red Raiders this season after playing two season at BYU. The Torrance, Calif., native has been the Red Raiders' most consistent offensive threat this season, leading the team in goal (6), assists (3), points (15) and shots (42). Among Davis' many outstanding performances this season are a pair of two-goal matches, Aug. 30 against Sam Houston State and Sept. 16 against UTEP.
Megan Knauss -- Since coming to Lubbock as a freshman during the 2002 season, Megan Knuass has been one of Texas Tech's most outstanding athletes. She has started 37 games in goal for the Red Raiders during her career and has compiled a 2.93 goals against average. This season, the Tigard, Ore., native has turned in several memorable moments in net, collecting a career-high 12 saves against Kansas and Missouri. Megan has served as one of Texas Tech soccer's representatives on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and prior to this season was elected as a team captain.
Beth Lippert -- Beth Lippert joined the Red Raiders following and outstanding high school career at Woodinville High School in Woodinville, Wash. During her four-year career, Beth has started 23 matches in goal and compiled a 3.38 career goals against average. As a freshman in 2002, Lippert amassed 60 saves in 12 games played to finish seventh in Big 12 in stops by a goalkeeper. Beth has served for the last two seasons, along with fellow senior Megan Knauss, as Texas Tech soccer's representative on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee.
Karen Stephens -- Karen Stephens made an immediate impact on the Red Raider soccer program during her first game in the Scarlet and Black in 2002. The Denton, Texas, native notched the game-winning goal with only 20 seconds remaining in a season-opening victory over Colgate. Since then, Karen went on to start 53 consecutive matches and compile four career goals as a midfielder for the Red Raiders. Stephens has also been honored for her academic achievements, as she was selected second team Academic All-Big 12 following the 2004 season.
