PROVO, Utah – BYU women’s soccer opens its non-conference slate on the road against No. 24 Minnesota Thursday evening.
BYU vs. Minnesota
- Thursday, August 14, at 6 p.m. MT at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium
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THE COUGARS. BYU women’s soccer had two preseason games last week against SUU and Utah Tech, beating the Thunderbirds 4-1 and tying the Trailblazers 1-1. Junior Ellie Walbruch scored goals in both games after being out last season due to an ACL injury. Three Cougars have been named to NCAA Players to Watch lists heading into the season. Walbruch was named to the Forwards to Watch list, Mackenzee Vance to the Midfielders to Watch list and Avery Frischknecht to the Defenders to Watch list. BYU heads into the regular season ranked third in the Big 12 Preseason Poll, receiving one first place vote.
THE GOLDEN GOPHERS. No. 24 Minnesota comes into the 2025 season after a successful 2024 season, going 14-5-3 and making it to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament before falling to UNC. The Golden Gophers played an exhibition match against South Dakota on Saturday, Aug. 9.
COUGARS VS. GOLDEN GOPHERS. BYU and Minnesota have met twice previously, back in 2000 and 2001. The Cougars hold a 2-0 advantage over the Golden Gophers. Both games were played at neutral sites, making Thursday's matchup the first at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.