PROVO -- The NCAA announced Monday that No. 24 BYU (17-3-2) will play its first match in the 2007 NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament against No. 11 Texas (14-3-5) in College Station, Tex. on Thursday. The winner of the match between BYU and Texas will face the winner of No. 7 Texas A&M (17-3-2) and Stephen F. Austin (13-4-2) on Saturday.
"We're looking forward to the challenge of our first round opponent," BYU head coach Jennifer Rockwood said. "Texas has had an extremely successful season this year and we know that they have a talented roster and are well coached."
In their last meeting, the Cougars beat the Longhorns 1-0 on Sept. 12, 2005 in Provo. Overall, the series between the two teams is tied at one win apiece.
This will be the Cougars' 10th appearance in the NCAA Tournament in 11 years. BYU is also the only team from the Mountain West Conference to receive a bid in the tournament.
"We're excited to play at Texas A&M where the soccer facility is one of the finest in the country," Rockwood said. "Our team has competed in College Station in the last two Spring season and we hope to carry over the success we've previously had on their field into the weekend.
Ticket prices and times for the matches will be released Tuesday.