BYU heads to Columbus for game against the Buckeyes

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Cougars travel to Columbus for their match against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. 

GAME NOTES

Friday’s matchup is scheduled for 6 p.m. EDT. The game will be carried live on BYURadio.org/BYU Radio app/BYU Radio 107.9 FM. The game will also be streamed on the Big Ten Network. 

LAST TIME ON THE FIELD. BYU played against Cal State Fullerton to open the 2022 regular season on Thursday, Aug. 18 at Titan Stadium. Bella Folino’s header goal in the 61st minute secured the 1-0 win for the Cougars.  

BYU vs Ohio State

• Friday, Aug. 26., at 6 p.m. EDT at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium
• Radio: BYURadio.org/BYU Radio App/BYU Radio 107.9 FM
• Radio play-by-play: Greg Wrubell
• BTN

THE BUCKEYES. Ohio State began its 2022 regular season with back-to-back wins against Kansas and Missouri. The Buckeyes ended their 2021 season ranked No. 7 in the Big Ten conference with a 9-9-2 record. Under the direction of head coach Lori Walker-Hock (26th), Ohio State made a run to the NCAA tournament, but lost in the first round to Virginia Tech.

COUGARS VS BUCKEYES. The Cougars and Buckeyes have competed three times previously with BYU leading the series 2-0-1. The last time the two teams met, BYU beat Ohio State 3-0 on August 19, 2021. Former Cougar, Mikayla Colohan scored two goals, with the third coming from Ellie Maughan. All three goals were assisted by defender Olivia Smith.