WHO: Denver (3-4-2, 0-0-0 Summit) vs. North Dakota State (5-1-2, 0-0-0 Summit)
WHAT: DU's Summit League opener
WHERE: University of Denver Soccer Stadium (Denver, Colorado)
WHEN: Friday, September 23, at 7 p.m. MT
LAST TIME OUT:
Denver finished its non-conference slate with its second consecutive match at an in-state opponent, falling 2-0 at Colorado on September 17. The Pioneers led the Buffaloes in shots (12-7), corners (10-2) and time of possession (53%).
QUICK HITS:
- Since joining the Summit League in 2013, Denver is 62-13-4 in league play including 6-2-1 in openers.
- DU has not hosted its Summit League opener since 2018 (a 2-0 victory over South Dakota).
- Graduate student Sami Feller leads the team in shots (15), points (nine) and assists (three). She shares the team lead in goals (three) with graduate student Camryn MacMillan.
- Through the non-conference schedule, 21 of Denver 29 student-athletes have seen playing time.
- Denver returns home after spending the last five matches on the road including three games on the West Coast.
SCOUTING THE BISON:
North Dakota State wrapped up its non-conference schedule with a 3-0 at Montana on September 18. Paige Goaley had five of NDSU's seven shots, two of which were on target.
Denver is 11-1-1 all-time against North Dakota State including 5-1 at home. DU won 4-0 in their most recent meeting on October 24, 2021, at NDSU. Denver also won the last time the teams played in Denver, a 3-0 victory on March 7, 2021.
WHAT'S NEXT:
Denver continues opening weekend for Summit League play when it hosts North Dakota on Sunday, September 25, at 12 p.m. MT.
TICKETS:
Single-game tickets for the 2022 University of Denver women's soccer season are now on sale and can be
purchased online, by calling 303-871-4625 or by visiting the Ritchie Center Box Office.
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