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OU to Face Texas Tech, OSU in Norman
September 27, 2018 | Soccer
Texas Tech at Oklahoma
Sept. 28 | 7 p.m. CT | Norman, Okla.
Sept. 28 | 7 p.m. CT | Norman, Okla.
Oklahoma State at Oklahoma
Sept. 30 | 2 p.m. CT | Norman, Okla.
Sept. 30 | 2 p.m. CT | Norman, Okla.
| 2018 STATISTICAL COMPARISON | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| OU | TTU | OSU | |
| Record | 5-5-1 | 9-2-0 | 10-1-0 |
| Goals | 21 | 23 | 25 |
| Assists | 17 | 15 | 18 |
| Points | 59 | 61 | 68 |
| Shots | 125 | 196 | 176 |
| Corner Kicks | 43 | 75 | 57 |
| Saves | 57 | 20 | 40 |
| Shutouts | 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Goals Allowed | 15 | 5 | 7 |
NORMAN –The Oklahoma soccer team continues Big 12 play this weekend with a pair of conference matches at home. The Sooners will host Texas Tech on Friday at 7 p.m. CT and Oklahoma State on Sunday at 2 p.m. CT.
Friday's match will air through Sooner Sports TV on Fox Sports Oklahoma and the Fox Sports Go app. Chad McKee and former OU soccer player Molly Richey will call the action, and Megan McDonald will be on the sidelines. Sunday's match is set to air on ESNPU.
GAMEDAY STORYLINES
UNDERWAY IN BIG 12 PLAY
Over the weekend, the Sooners began conference play by splitting a pair of games at Kansas and Kansas State. On Sept. 21, OU battled through two overtime periods before ultimately falling, 2-1, to Kansas with just 56 seconds left on the clock. Kaylee Dao gave the Sooners a first-half lead, but the Jayhawks would come back for the win.
OU's first win of the Big 12 season came on Sept. 23 as the Sooners downed Kansas State, 1-0. Erika Yost had the game-winner, tallying her second goal of the season just 46 seconds into the game. Behind an incredible effort in goal from McKinley Crone, the Sooners were able to put away their second shutout of the year.
BEDLAM PART TWO
Since 2010, OU and Oklahoma State have played a pair of Bedlam games each year, one being a non-conference matchup early in the season. The teams play one game in Norman and one game in Stillwater every year, alternating who hosts the non-conference and conference games.
The two teams met on Aug. 19 in Stillwater for this year's non-conference matchup. The Sooners faced a 2-0 deficit before Kaylee Dao put them on the board with less than five minutes remaining. OU battled hard in the final few minutes, but ultimately fell, 2-1, to the Cowgirls.
FANTASTIC FRESHMEN
The 2018 freshman class has made an incredible impact since arriving on campus. Hailey Davidson leads the way with four goals, while Megan Reilly and Lauren Tovy have each added one goal apiece. Reilly and classmate Olivia Smith have each recorded a pair of assists and Davidson has added one of her own. The freshmen are responsible for 30 percent of shots taken this season (38 of 125) and 30 percent of shots on goal (19 of 65). Of the 11 members of the 2018 signing class, six have seen action this season.
OFFENSIVE OUTBURST
The Sooners have had quite the offensive turnaround from the 2017 season, almost doubling their season total from a year ago in just 11 games. Through 11 games OU has posted 21 goals for a 1.91 goals per game mark. In 2017, the Sooners tallied just 13 goals all season. The offensive surge has been primarily due to five goals from Kaylee Dao and four goals each from Hailey Davidson and Ivanna Rivas. OU has posted more than three goals in a game twice this season, earning a 7-1 victory over Illinois State and a 4-1 victory over San Francisco.
KEEP STREAKING
The Sooners have put together an impressive streak of scoring at least one goal in every game this season. Only 17 other teams have achieved the same feat, including conference foes Baylor, Texas and Oklahoma State, and 2018 opponents Texas A&M and California. This is the second longest streak in program history as the 1998 squad put together 13 consecutive games with at least one goal scored.
SCOUTING REPORT
TEXAS TECH
Texas Tech is 9-2-0 on the year with a 1-1-0 record in Big 12 play. The Red Raiders opened conference play with a 2-0 loss to West Virginia Friday night before bouncing back for a 3-0 victory over Iowa State on Sunday. Tech has outscored opponents 23-5 on the year while posting seven shutouts. The Red Raiders have scored at least two goals in seven of their 11 games.
Jade King leads the Red Raiders with six goals and 12 points on the season. Kirsten David ranks second on the team in goals scored with three and leads the team with five assists. Eleven different players have scored at least one goal and six have scored at least two. In goal, Marissa Zucchetto has played all 990 minutes, tallying 20 saves.
OKLAHOMA STATE
The Cowgirls lead the way in the Big 12 with a 10-1-0 overall record and a 2-0-0 conference mark. OSU opened conference play with a 3-1 victory over Kansas State before topping No. 24 Kansas, 2-1. OSU has outscored opponents 25-7 on the season and picked up five shutouts.
Marlo Zoller leads the team with six goals, followed closely behind by Haley Woodard with five. Kim Rodriguez leads the team with five assists and three goals of her own. Eight different players have tallied at least one goal in 2018 and five have scored three or more. In goal, the Cowgirls have used a pair of keepers in Hannah Warner and Dani Greelee. Warner has played 483 minutes in goal, picking up 22 saves and allowing two goals. Greenlee has been in goal for 512 minutes, tallying 17 saves and allowing five goals.
PROMOTIONS
Friday: Hispanic Heritage night; Face painting from 6-8 p.m.; Giveaway: soccer scarves to first 250 fans; Postgame autographs
Sunday: Kid Zone; Face painting from 1-3 p.m.; Postgame autographs
FAN INFORMATION
The University of Oklahoma joined professional sports leagues and many of its college peers this fall introducing a clear bag policy and walk-through metal detectors at home football games and all other home athletic events. It is recommended that fans allow extra time for stadium entry.
The approved clear plastic bag size is a maximum of 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag. Stadium policy will allow non-transparent clutch purses that are no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches. Bags that are necessary for medical equipment will be searched at marked medical lanes at the gate. No other bags or purses including diaper bags will be permitted and the limit on bags is one per person.
Fans will empty only cell phones, keys and metal objects larger than keys from their pockets before screening. Medical lanes will be marked around the stadium for fans who require alternate screening methods.
UP NEXT
The Sooners host TCU on Friday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. at John Crain Field.
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