BYU hosts Pacific on Thursday
PROVO, Utah – The BYU women's soccer team continues West Coast Conference action on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. MDT as they host Pacific.
BYU Storylines
The Cougars (4-5-3, 1-1) are looking to continue their win streak in the WCC. Last week, BYU won its first conference game 4-1 against Saint Mary's at South Field. Senior forward Madie Lyons Mathews led the attack with two goals and one assist. Seniors Bizzy Bowen and Avery Walker also found the back of the net in the win. Sophomore goalkeeper Sabrina Macias played her first full game as a Cougar, recording four saves.
Senior forward Nadia Gomes leads the BYU offense with four goals and three assists for a total of 11 points. Mathews has 10 points after tallying four goals and two assists.
Pacific Storylines
The Tigers (4-8-2, 1-2) are bouncing back from a 3-1 loss against San Diego last weekend. In the loss, Brynd Thorolfsdottir scored the lone goal. Thorolfsdottir and Sigrid Aas each have three goals this season.
Pacific's only win in conference came against Portland, beating the Pilots 2-0.
Series Information
BYU leads 4-1 after beating the Tigers 4-0 in 2016.
Game Information
- Thursday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. MDT, at South Field
- Video: TheW.tv
- Video Talent: Robbie Bullough
- Radio: BYU Radio (Sirius XM 143) and ESPN 960 AM
- Radio Talent: Greg Wrubell (play-by-play) and Paige Barker (analyst)
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