<p align="justify">BOWLING GREEN, Ky. <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">&mdash; WKU used a trio of breakaway scoring opportunities to post a 3-0 win over Evansville in the season opener for both teams on a clear Friday night at the WKU Soccer Complex.</span></span></span></p> <p align="justify">&nbsp;</p> <p align="justify">"I was really proud of our team and our girls," said head coach Jason Neidell. "We came out and played with alot more composure than I expected us to for our opening night. We kept control of the ball. We got the early goal and it was a huge lift for us. It allowed us to relax and have some composure."</p> <p align="justify">&nbsp;</p> <p align="justify">Senior Amanda Buechel (Cincinnati, Ohio) scored two goals, matching her season total from 2011, including a goal in the sixth minute off a pass from Courtney Rymer (Nashville, Tennessee).</p> <p align="justify">&nbsp;</p> <p align="justify">"It was really exciting to score two goals tonight. After just scoring two goals last year, it was really nice to get two in one game. Hopefully I can keep that going through the season... Both times I was trying to get to the end line. I usually try to find someone sliding in. Both times I was able to slide it in myself. I had alot of options. The goalie was kind of tricked into the other players making really good runs and I was able to slide it in."</p> <p align="justify">&nbsp;</p> <p align="justify">Sophomore Nicholette Sartori (Malabar, Florida) added her first career goal in the 70th minute when she was able to break free from a defender and score.</p> <p align="justify">&nbsp;</p> <p align="justify">Freshman goalkeeper Nikki Hall (Cincinnati, Ohio) became the fourth freshman in school history to start a season opener in goal for the Lady Toppers, playing into the 77th minute in the shutout. She posted three saves.</p> <p align="justify">&nbsp;</p> <p align="justify">The Lady Toppers return to the field on Sunday, Aug. 19 when WKU plays host to Southeastern Conference foe Tennessee at the WKU Soccer Complex. Kickoff is set for 1:00pm CT. The game against the Lady Vols has been selected as "Faith and Family Day" at the WKU Soccer Complex. All fans who present a church bulletin at the ticket window will receive free admission to the Tennessee match. Additionally, the first 50 WKU students will receive a free pair of sunglasses.</p> <p align="justify">&nbsp;</p> <p align="justify">Single game tickets are available through the WKU Ticket Office by calling 270-745-5222 or 1-800-5-BIG-RED. Tickets can also be ordered online at www.wkusports.com. In addition, a game ticket package with nine vouchers that can be used for any game during the 2012 season are available for just $25 through the ticket office.</p> <p align="justify">&nbsp;</p> <p align="justify">For complete coverage of WKU Soccer, visit the official website of WKU Athletics at www.wkusports.com.</p> <p align="justify">&nbsp;</p> <p align="center">###</p> <p align="center">&nbsp;</p> <p align="center">　</p>