BYU takes on No. 14 Baylor Friday Evening

The Cougars will face their first ranked opponent since playing Arkansas on Friday evening.

BYU takes on No. 14 Baylor Friday EveningBYU takes on No. 14 Baylor Friday Evening
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PROVO, Utah — BYU women’s soccer finishes its road trip at No. 14 Baylor Friday evening at Betty Lou Mays Soccer Field.

BYU vs. Baylor

  • Friday, October 10 at 6 p.m. MT at Betty Lou Mays Soccer Field
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THE COUGARS. BYU women’s soccer (7-3-2, 2-2-1 Big 12) took home its first Big 12 road win of the season Monday evening, defeating Oklahoma State 4-1. In Monday’s matchup, sophomore Lucy Kesler scored her first career brace, while Ellie Walbruch had a season-high six shots and added her fifth goal of the year. Junior Mattyn Summers-Oviatt, who played defense for the Cougars last year, scored her first goal as a Cougar against the Cowgirls. Emma Hamberlin, Presley Freeman and Mia Goettsche each tallied their second assists of the year.

THE BEARS. No. 14 Baylor (9-1-2, 4-1 Big 12) last played Colorado at Betty Lou Mays Field Sunday afternoon, defeating the Buffaloes 2-1. The Bears are on a four-game win streak, taking down then-No. 14 Kansas, Kansas State and Iowa State before beating Colorado earlier this week. Baylor’s Aryanna Jimison tallied a brace on the night, securing the win for the Bears.

COUGARS VS. BEARS. BYU and Baylor have faced four times previously, with the Cougars leading the overall series 2-1-1. The Bears played the Cougars on South Field last season, battling to a 3-3 draw. After going up 1-0 at the half, Baylor scored three goals early in the second half to take the 3-1 lead. A late brace by BYU’s Allie Fryer tied the game up.