The Basics
Game 13
Oral Roberts (5-5-2), (0-0-1) vs.Â
St. Thomas (4-4-2), (0-0-1)
Date/Time:Â Sunday, September 29Â / 1 p.m.
TV/Video: Summit League Network
Live Stats:Â Tommie Athletics
Summit League:Â Weekly Notebook: No. 7
Location:Â South Field (St. Paul, Minnesota)
TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts women's soccer team will continue its opening week of Summit League action Sunday afternoon at St. Thomas.
Fans can watch the match live on the
Summit League Network or follow
@ORUWSoccer on
X for updates and information.
Quick HitsÂ
- The Golden Eagles tied 2-2 with North Dakota Thursday night in Tulsa.
- ORU roared back from a 2-0 deficit in the last three minutes of play thanks to a late-game brace from Samantha Guzman.
- Guzman's brace was the second of her career.
- Alexa Riefer made five saves, bringing her season total up to 58. Her 58 total saves ranks first in the Summit League and 21st in the nation.
- Riefer was named the Summit League Defensive Peak Performer of the Week for the first time in her career.
- Guzman now leads the Golden Eagles in goals this season with four and points with 10.
- Lefty forward Zoe McCabe leads the team in shots with 20 while Julia Thasaphong leads in shots on goal with 12.
- ORU is 1-2 against St. Thomas all-time. The Tommies earned a 1-0 victory in Tulsa last season.
- 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
- St. Thomas enters Sunday's contest with a 4-4-2 record on the year and a 2-1-2 record at home.
- The Tommies played to a 0-0 draw in their Summit League opener against South Dakota.
- Lexi Huber leads the team in goals this season with five.
- Head Coach Sheila McGill is in her 18th season with the Tommies.
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.
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