University of Minnesota Athletics
Thursday, September 11
Lincoln, NE
7:00 PM
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Minnesota Opens Big Ten Play at Nebraska
9/10/2025 9:17:00 AM | Soccer
The Gophers and Huskers will face off for the first time since 2023
MINNEAPOLIS - The University of Minnesota women's soccer team opens Big Ten play on the road this Thursday against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The game will be broadcast live from Lincoln, Neb., on Big Ten Network.
Minnesota (4-2-0, 0-0-0 B1G) vs. Nebraska (5-0-2, 0-0-0 B1G)
Date: Sept. 11, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. CT
TV: Big Ten Network (Dean Linke - play-by-play, Anna Witte - analyst)
Location: Lincoln, Neb.
Nebraska History
Minnesota and Nebraska will face off for the first time since the 2023 season. The Golden Gophers look to pick up their first win over Nebraska since 2017. The Huskers have won three of the last six, with one match being deemed a no-contest and the other two draws.
Overall, Nebraska leads the series 10-7-2, with the first meeting dating back to 1996.
Gophers by the Numbers
9 - Goalkeeper Sarah Martin matched her career high with nine saves against BYU to open the season. Despite the Gophers falling in their home opener to the now No. 12 Cougars, Martin has recorded three shutouts. She made eight saves on the road at Brown, playing a key role in Minnesota's 2-0 victory.
8 - Paige Kalal leads the Maroon and Gold with eight points this season. She scored a brace against St. Thomas, added a goal against Marquette, and has tallied two assists.
6 - Freya Jupp has totaled six points through seven games. She scored once against Marquette and twice on the road at Brown.
5 - Five freshmen have made their Minnesota debuts: Sawyer Danielson, Tenley Senden, Mya Nugent, Tyra Chu and Emily Buescher.
3 - Redshirt freshman Davy Mokelke has scored in three straight games for Minnesota, one goal each against St. Thomas, Northern Illinois and Marquette. Mokelke also registered one shot against Brown.
Minnesota (4-2-0, 0-0-0 B1G) vs. Nebraska (5-0-2, 0-0-0 B1G)
Date: Sept. 11, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. CT
TV: Big Ten Network (Dean Linke - play-by-play, Anna Witte - analyst)
Location: Lincoln, Neb.
Nebraska History
Minnesota and Nebraska will face off for the first time since the 2023 season. The Golden Gophers look to pick up their first win over Nebraska since 2017. The Huskers have won three of the last six, with one match being deemed a no-contest and the other two draws.
Overall, Nebraska leads the series 10-7-2, with the first meeting dating back to 1996.
Gophers by the Numbers
9 - Goalkeeper Sarah Martin matched her career high with nine saves against BYU to open the season. Despite the Gophers falling in their home opener to the now No. 12 Cougars, Martin has recorded three shutouts. She made eight saves on the road at Brown, playing a key role in Minnesota's 2-0 victory.
8 - Paige Kalal leads the Maroon and Gold with eight points this season. She scored a brace against St. Thomas, added a goal against Marquette, and has tallied two assists.
6 - Freya Jupp has totaled six points through seven games. She scored once against Marquette and twice on the road at Brown.
5 - Five freshmen have made their Minnesota debuts: Sawyer Danielson, Tenley Senden, Mya Nugent, Tyra Chu and Emily Buescher.
3 - Redshirt freshman Davy Mokelke has scored in three straight games for Minnesota, one goal each against St. Thomas, Northern Illinois and Marquette. Mokelke also registered one shot against Brown.
Highlights: Gophers 2, Brown 0
Monday, September 01
Highlights: Gophers 4, Marquette 3
Thursday, August 28
Highlights: Gophers 4, Northern Illinois 0
Sunday, August 24
Highlights: Gophers 3, St. Thomas 0
Sunday, August 17