After a pair of matches to open the season with week one, the Gophers had quite a slower week with only one match in their second week of the season. Minnesota got off to a hot start, opening the season with a 4–0 win over North Dakota and a 1–1 draw with #19 Georgia. The Maroon and Gold's first away match of the season was a quick trip up to Fargo, ND to meet the Bison at Dacotah Field in only the second meeting in Fargo between the two teams.
Last Week
NDSU Bison 1 – 2 Minnesota Gophers
Up in Fargo last week Minnesota dominated the match from start to finish, even if they didn't score first. NDSU's Morgan Russmann put the Bison up in the 65th minute on what would be the Bison's only shot on target. Minnesota's constant offensive pressure finally paid off a minute later with a goal from Ava Westlund. She completed the Gophers comeback win and snagged a brace with a 73rd minute match winning goal.
This Week
Gophers at #9 BYU Cougars - Thursday, 27 August at 8pm
Gopher soccer starts the week on the road as they head to Utah for a showdown with number nine ranked BYU. The Cougars enter the match with a 2-0-1 (W-D-L) record and come in off a loss at Wisconsin last weekend. Last time out when playing a ranked opponent, the Gophers scored late to force a 1–1 draw against the #19 ranked Georgia Bulldogs.
Gophers vs Tommies - Sunday, 30 August at 5pm
Wrapping up the week is the Twin Cities Derby that will see the Minnesota Golden Gophers host cross-town (yes both teams play in St. Paul) rivals St. Thomas Tommies. UST is currently 0-0-2 and have given up six goals in their first two matches of the season. Before St. Thomas faces the Gophers, the Tommies women will head to Green Bay on Thursday for a match against the Phoenix.
