Soccer Hosts Missouri State Sunday

NORMAN — The University of Oklahoma soccer team continues its homestand with a Sunday match against Missouri State at John Crain Field. First touch vs. the Bears is set for 7 p.m. on SEC Network+.

OU returned from its bye with a 7-0 drubbing of Stetson on Thursday. Six Sooners scored a goal while four provided an assist, led by Alexis Washington's first collegiate brace and a two-assist effort from Hadley Murrell.

The Sooners own a 4-1-0 advantage in the all-time series over Missouri State, winning the last meeting 3-1 on Sept. 4, 2011 in Norman.

FOR THE FANS

This week marks OU's Senior Weekend, honoring its 11 graduating student-athletes with a recognition ceremony prior to both Thursday and Sunday's matches. Tickets are available for purchase here. Sunday's match will be broadcast on SEC Network+.

SEASON STORYLINES

• All About Oklahoma: The Sooners are off to a 4-1-0 start to the 2024 season and own the seventh-best winning percentage in the SEC at .800.

• Home Sweet Home: OU is unbeaten at home this fall, outscoring opponents 13-2 across three tilts at JCF.

• Leo Leads the Way: Leonie Weber leads Oklahoma with three goals and two assists and has moved into a tie for seventh in program history with 43 career points.

• Defensive Dominance: Oklahoma's defense has impressed in non-conference play, limiting opponents to just three goals on 5.60 shots per match. Caroline Duffy owns a 85.7% save rate while the group of Meredith King, Cassie Clifton, Cailey England and Andie Wolfe have logged 92.8% of the available backline minutes.

• Historic Helper: Alexis Washington is is three assists away from moving into a tie for Oklahoma's program record of 18 held by Lauren MacIver.

• 2024 Outlook: The Sooners were selected 13th in the 2024 SEC Preseason Coaches' Poll, sharing the rank with Florida. Five athletes were named to the SEC Preseason Watchlist as forwards Hadley Murrell, Alexis Washington and Leonie Weber, midfielder Cailey England and defender Andie Wolfe earned league recognition.

• OU x SEC: OU Soccer embarks on its inaugural season in the SEC this fall and will enjoy the honor of playing Oklahoma's first regular season event as a league member (Aug. 15 at North Texas) as well as the university's first SEC league game (Sept. 19 vs. Mississippi State).

UP NEXT

The Sooners close their four-match homestand Thursday by hosting ULM at 7 p.m. in Norman. The contest will be broadcast on SEC Network+.

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SEASON STORYLINES

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Players Mentioned

Cassie Clifton

Caroline Duffy

Cailey England

Meredith King

Hadley Murrell

Alexis Washington

Leonie Weber

Andie Wolfe

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