University of Minnesota Athletics
Thursday, August 14
7:00 PM
University of Minnesota
0-1-0, 0-0-0
1
vs
3
BYU
1-0-0, 0-0-0
1
2
F
BYU
0
3
3
Minnesota
1
0
1
Team Stats
BYU
MINN
Goals
3
1
Shots
26
15
Shots on Goal
12
5
Saves
4
9
Corners
6
4
Fouls
7
7
Scoring Plays
Caroline Birdsell (1)
Assisted By: Paige Kalal
GOAL by MINN Birdsell, Caroline Assist by Kalal, Paige.
32:52
Mia Lopez (1)
GOAL by BYU Lopez, Mia.
54:46
Mia Goettsche (1)
Assisted By: Lucy Kesler
GOAL by BYU Goettsche, Mia Assist by Kesler, Lucy.
74:01
Sophie Sivulich (1)
Assisted By: Mika Krommenhoek
GOAL by BYU Sivulich, Sophie Assist by Krommenhoek, Mika.
84:29
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
5
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
Photo by: Brad Rempel
No. 24 Minnesota Falls to BYU, 3-1
8/14/2025 9:47:00 PM | Soccer
The Golden Gophers came up short to BYU in their home opener
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The No. 24 University of Minnesota women's soccer team (0-1-0, 0-0-0 Big Ten) fell to RV (receiving votes) BYU (1-0-0, 0-0-0 Big 12), 3-1, on Thursday evening at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium in front of 936 spectators.
The Golden Gophers recorded 26 shots, including 12 on target. Redshirt sophomore Caroline Birdsell scored Minnesota's lone goal, her first of the season and third of her career, off an assist from junior Paige Kalal.
Redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Sarah Martin tallied a career game-high nine saves.
In the 30th minute, BYU's Avery Frischknecht was issued a red card for denying a scoring opportunity to Birdsell, forcing the Cougars to play with 10 on the field.
Three minutes later, Kalal forced a BYU turnover and sprinted down the right sideline. After reaching the end line, she sent a cross to Birdsell, who converted to give Minnesota a 1-0 lead.
BYU's Mia Lopez tied the match in the 54th minute with an unassisted goal.
In the 75th minute, Mia Goettsche netted the go-ahead goal for the Cougars to put them up 2-1.
With five minutes remaining, Mika Krommenhoek assisted Sophie Sivulich for BYU's third goal, securing the 3-1 win.
Minnesota returns home this Sunday to face St. Thomas at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium. Kick off is set for 7 p.m. CT and can be streamed on B1G+.
For more information on the Gophers, continue to check back with GopherSports.com. Keep up with the University of Minnesota women's soccer on X, Instagram (@GopherSoccer) and on Facebook, so you do not miss any content during the 2025 season.
The Golden Gophers recorded 26 shots, including 12 on target. Redshirt sophomore Caroline Birdsell scored Minnesota's lone goal, her first of the season and third of her career, off an assist from junior Paige Kalal.
Redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Sarah Martin tallied a career game-high nine saves.
In the 30th minute, BYU's Avery Frischknecht was issued a red card for denying a scoring opportunity to Birdsell, forcing the Cougars to play with 10 on the field.
Three minutes later, Kalal forced a BYU turnover and sprinted down the right sideline. After reaching the end line, she sent a cross to Birdsell, who converted to give Minnesota a 1-0 lead.
BYU's Mia Lopez tied the match in the 54th minute with an unassisted goal.
In the 75th minute, Mia Goettsche netted the go-ahead goal for the Cougars to put them up 2-1.
With five minutes remaining, Mika Krommenhoek assisted Sophie Sivulich for BYU's third goal, securing the 3-1 win.
Minnesota returns home this Sunday to face St. Thomas at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium. Kick off is set for 7 p.m. CT and can be streamed on B1G+.
For more information on the Gophers, continue to check back with GopherSports.com. Keep up with the University of Minnesota women's soccer on X, Instagram (@GopherSoccer) and on Facebook, so you do not miss any content during the 2025 season.
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