BYU hits the road for 2022 regular season opener against Cal State Fullerton

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FULLERTON, Calif. — No. 3 BYU women's soccer opens regular season play against Cal State Fullerton on Thursday at Titan Stadium.

Thursday’s matchup is scheduled for 7 p.m. PDT. The game will be carried live on BYURadio.org/BYU Radio app/BYU Radio 107.9 FM. The game will also be streamed on ESPN+.

LAST TIME ON THE FIELD. BYU played against UNC on Saturday, Aug. 13 in an exhibition match. The Cougars lost to the Tar Heels, 2-0 at Dorrance Field.  

BYU vs. Cal State Fullerton

THE TITANS. Cal State Fullerton began its 2022 season with two exhibition games against Loyola Marymount and Cal Poly Pomona. The Titans ended their 2021 season ranked No. 3 in the Big West conference with a 10-10-0 record. Under the direction of head coach Demian Brown (16th year), Cal State Fullerton made a run to the Big West tournament, but lost in the first round to Cal Poly.

COUGARS VS. TITANS. The Cougars and Titans have competed nine times previously, with BYU leading the series 7-0-2. The last time the two teams met, BYU beat Cal State Fullerton 1-0 in overtime at Titan Stadium on August 17, 2018. BYU’s current mental strength coach, Madie Gates, scored in the 97th minute to secure the win for the Cougars.