Phoenix Weekly: Sept. 13, 2023

9/13/2023 5:00:00 PM

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The September 13 edition of the Phoenix Weekly is here! The Phoenix has a big weekend at home, with men's soccer, women's soccer, and volleyball hosting teams this weekend.

Volleyball especially has a big weekend here on campus, hosting the inaugural Capital Credit Union Classic from Sept. 14-16.

WEEK IN REVIEW

CROSS COUNTRY

The Green Bay cross country team hosted the Phoenix Open this past Friday. Kelsey Radobicky finished fifth in the women's 6K with a time of 22:18.5, as Riley Siltman finished fourth in the men's 8K with a time of 25:18.9. As a team, the GB men placed fourth while the women came in fifth.

MEN'S SOCCER

The men's soccer team recorded their fourth-straight shutout with a 2-0 win over Detroit Mercy in their Horizon League opener, improving to 3-1-1 this year. Andrew Paolucci and Keegan Walker were responsible for the two Phoenix goals. UDM was held to a single shot on goal for the entirety of the game.

Green Bay has a .800 shutout percentage on the year, which is third-best in NCAA DI. The team is also tied for sixth in the NCAA with just 0.40 goals-against per game.

VOLLEYBALL

The Phoenix volleyball team traveled to North Dakota for a three-match weekend at the UND Classic. Green Bay finished 0-3, losing in straight sets two out of three matches. Cora Behnke led the team with 32 kills on the weekend. Abby Gardner was selected to the UND Classic All-Tournament Team after some strong defensive performances. Gardner's best performance of the weekend was a season-high 16 digs against New Mexico in the final game of the weekend.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

Green Bay women's soccer finished the week 0-2, losing on the road to Western Illinois 3-1, and South Dakota State 5-0. Zoey Pagels tallied the lone Phoenix goal vs Western Illinois.

A LOOK AHEAD

MEN'S GOLF

Men's golf will travel to Chesterton, Indiana for the Valpo Fall Invitational on Monday and Tuesday.

MEN'S SOCCER

Green Bay men's soccer will continue conference play at home this Saturday against Purdue Fort Wayne. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN+ or fans can follow along with live stats. Following, GB will travel to Peoria, Illinois for a nonconference matchup with Bradley at 11 a.m.

VOLLEYBALL

The Phoenix opens up the Capital Credit Union Classic with South Dakota on Thursday, Central Michigan on Friday, and finally Illinois State on Saturday. Green Bay's first two matches will be broadcasted on ESPN+, and all three will have live stats.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

The Phoenix women's soccer team opens the Horizon League schedule when they host Wright State tomorrow at 4 p.m. Wright State is 2-3-2 on the year and was picked to finish seventh in the Under Armour #HLWSOC Preseason Poll.

Live stats will be provided, as well as an ESPN+ broadcast.

OTHER HAPPENINGS

Green Bay Athletics announced the return of the iconic Phoenix logo Wednesday afternoon. The new-look bird will serve as a secondary logo for the department. To honor the return of the Phoenix logo, an Adidas pop-up shop is open now until Sept. 24 featuring many great options with the Phoenix logo. All proceeds from the Adidas Team Store will directly benefit Green Bay Athletics and its student-athletes. With Fall sports in action, and Green Bay Basketball right around the corner, now is a perfect time to gear up with brand new Green Bay Phoenix merchandise. The team store features men's and women's options in t-shirts, long sleeves and sweatshirts, as well as two hat options, all including the Phoenix logo.

Green Bay Athletics named Kassie Wagner Senior Associate AD for Compliance and Student-Athlete Excellence on September 1. Wagner also assumed the role of Senior Woman Administrator. In Wagner's role, she will monitor the athletics department for compliance with the NCAA, Horizon League, and institutional rules and regulations and provide NCAA rules education to coaches, staff, and student-athletes. She will also work closely with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee to address student-athlete concerns and institute programs that will help student-athletes develop academic, social, emotional, and life skills while at Green Bay.

School is back in session, and there's no better time for kids in kindergarten through 8th grade to get signed up for Phlash's Phriends, the Official Kid's Club of the Green Bay Phoenix. At just $25 per child, each member receives numerous benefits, including a free ticket to all home volleyball and basketball games, postgame court access, Phoenix apparel, and personalized Kid's Club Day activities.