#2 Simone Kolander and the Gophers have a chance to earn at least a share of the Big Ten women’s soccer title tonight
The University of Minnesota women’s soccer team will host Maryland the the regular-season finale on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.
B1G TITLE WITHIN REACH
The Gophers will play for the Big Ten regular-season title on Wednesday as they look to improve their conference record to 7-1-3. Minnesota is currently tied for first in the conference standings with Northwestern and Penn State. If each of the three teams win on Wednesday, the conference will have tri-champions.
SCOUTING MARYLAND
The Terrapins head to Minnesota with a 3-14-1 (1-9-0) record. Chelsea Jackson and Jarena Harmon lead Maryland’s offense with 17 goals between the duo. Minnesota and Maryland have met twice in history, with the all-time record tied at 1-1-0. The Gophers won the last meeting in a 1-0 decision in 2014.
IN THE RANKS
Minnesota has moved up to No. 11 in the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) poll. This is the tenth-straight week the Gophers have been in the top 20.
LAST TIME OUT
The Gophers recorded a double overtime draw at Northwestern after 110-minutes of play resulted in a 0-0 score. Minnesota’s offense tallied 16 shots, while the Gophers defense and goalkeeper Tarah Hobbs recorded another shutout. Hobbs now has 31 on her career, a program record.
Kolander scores earlier this season (photo courtesy of Gopher Sports)
KOLANDER SPEAKS
Minnesota News Network sports director sat down with Gopher forward Simone Kolander of Lakeville North this week:
GOLDEN NOTES
– Minnesota was picked to finish sixth in the conference.
– The Gophers lead the Big Ten in goals (36), goals/game (2.00), assists (34), assists/game (1.89), points (106) and shots (307).
– Simone Kolander leads the Big Ten in points (27), points/game, and is tied for
– Tarah Hobbs has recorded seven shutouts in conference play (Ohio State, Indiana, Purdue, Iowa, Nebraska, Michigan, Northwestern).
(info courtesy of Gopher Sports)