News Summary
The San Diego State women’s soccer team is gearing up for its season opener at home with two matches against Texas Tech and Cal State Bakersfield. Having won their last five season openers, SDSU looks to extend their streak. Key players like Grace Goins, Alexys Ocampo, and Katie Senn are expected to make significant contributions as the team aims for a strong start. The concurrent history with Texas Tech adds to the anticipation of these matches, setting the stage for an action-packed season.
San Diego – The San Diego State women’s soccer team is set to kick off its 2025 season this week with two exciting home matches on the SDSU Sports Deck. The first challenge will be against the No. 25 rated Texas Tech on Thursday at 7 p.m., followed by a rematch against Cal State Bakersfield on Sunday at the same time. Both games will be available for viewing on the Mountain West Network.
As the season opens, SDSU will be looking to continue its impressive streak, having won all five of their previous season openers over the last five years, with a combined score of 11-3. In the last season opener, the team achieved a commanding 3-0 victory against Cal State Bakersfield at Snapdragon Stadium. Historically, San Diego State has also triumphed in previous encounters against the Roadrunners, winning both matches 3-0, the most recent being on August 15, 2023.
Key Players and Season Outlook
The SDSU women’s soccer program is led by senior defender Grace Goins, who is the leading returning scorer from last season with four goals. Goins has been recognized on the Mountain West Watch List for the past two seasons, highlighting her as a key player in the squad’s strategy. Joining Goins on this year’s Watch List are juniors Alexys Ocampo and Katie Senn, both of whom missed significant playing time due to injuries last season. Despite their absence, Ocampo and Senn collectively made valuable contributions, accounting for two goals and eight assists in the 2023 season.
The upcoming match against Texas Tech marks a significant reunion, as SDSU and Texas Tech faced each other annually from 2016 to 2019, with Texas Tech claiming victory in the first three encounters and winning the last match by a larger margin. This history adds excitement and anticipation to Thursday’s game.
Future Matches
Following this week’s competitions, the Aztecs will embark on a challenging road match against the No. 7 ranked Stanford on August 21, which will be accessible via the ACC Network X. Additionally, SDSU will conclude the month of August with a crucial match against UC San Diego, taking place at Snapdragon Stadium on August 30 at 7 p.m.
Conclusion
The San Diego State women’s soccer team is poised for a promising season as it prepares to take on formidable opponents and debut key players in their opening matches. With a historical record favoring the Aztecs in season openers and a strong lineup, fans and supporters are looking forward to an exciting start to the 2025 season.
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