University of Minnesota Soccer Team Set for NCAA Playoff Showdown
MINNEAPOLIS – The University of Minnesota soccer team is primed for an exciting postseason match against No. 3 seed and No. 14 ranked South Carolina in the second round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championships. The highly anticipated game kicks off at 1 p.m. CT on Friday, November 22, at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and will be available for live streaming on ESPN+.
The Golden Gophers (13-4-3, 6-3-2 B1G) look to extend their successful campaign after defeating South Dakota State in the opening round, marking head coach Erin Chastain’s first NCAA Tournament win. In that match, graduate Sophia Boman netted both goals for Minnesota.
South Carolina (11-3-7, 5-2-3 SEC) enters the matchup fresh off a dominant 6-0 victory against Eastern Carolina, where freshman Shea Collins recorded her second hat trick of the season. The Gamecocks boast an impressive history in the tournament, reaching the NCAA for the 17th time, and are looking to build on their recent success that includes two SEC Tournament titles in the last four years.
This contest marks the third meeting between the Gophers and Gamecocks, with Minnesota holding a 2-0 edge in the series, having won games in 2010 and 2012.
The 2024 season has been notable for Minnesota, highlighted by its first undefeated home season since 2008. In addition, five student-athletes received Big Ten honors, including Khyah Harper, who was named Forward of the Year. Moreover, the team recently celebrated the academic achievements of six players recognized as CSC Academic All-District honorees.
As Minnesota prepares for this pivotal matchup, fans are encouraged to tune in and support the team’s quest for NCAA success.
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