The Basics
Game 16
Oral Roberts (7-6-2), (2-1-1) vs. Kansas City (7-5-3), (1-4-0)
Date/Time: Thursday, October 17 / 7 p.m.
TV/Video: Summit League Network
Live Stats: ORU Athletics
Summit League: Weekly Notebook: No. 9
Location: Case Soccer Complex (Tulsa, Oklahoma)

TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts women's soccer team is back home hosting Kansas City on Thursday, October 17, at 7:00 p.m. for Senior Night.

Fans can watch the match live on the Summit League Network or follow @ORUWSoccer on X for updates and information.

Quick Hits 

• The Golden Eagles suffered a 2-1 setback at North Dakota State in their last outing.
• That was ORU's first loss in league play this season.
• Alani Chaple scored the first goal of her career in the match.
• Alexa Riefer made five saves, bringing her season total up to 79. Her 79 total saves rank first in the Summit League and 17^th in the nation.
• Samantha Guzman and Julia Thasaphong lead the team in points with 14 each.
• ORU is 11-3-2 against Kansas City all-time, winning the last six matchups.
• Guzman and Ariana Fresquez were selected to the Summit League Preseason Players to Watch list. This is the second consecutive Player to Watch honor for Guzman and the first for Fresquez.
• The Golden Eagles welcome seven talented newcomers (two transfers and five freshmen) to the 2024 roster for added depth and versatility.
• Last season, ORU finished with an 8-7-4 record and made it to the semifinal round of the Summit League Championship.
• Coach Risenhoover enters his third season at the helm for the Golden Eagles.

Opponent Information

• Kansas City enters Thursday's match with a 7-5-3 record and 1-4-0 Summit League record.
• The Roos won their first Summit League match on Sunday against North Dakota.
• Adriana Benassi leads the team in goals with five.
• Head Coach Jess Smith is in her five year at Kansas City and posts a 22-48-17 record.

For the latest information on ORU women's soccer, follow @ORUWSoccer on Instagram, X, and Facebook, or go to www.ORUAthletics.com. Fans can also receive updates on the team by downloading the ORU Athletics App in the Google Play or App Store.