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Birdsell Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week
8/20/2024 2:00:00 PM | Soccer
Birdsell is the first Gopher to win the weekly honor since Sophia Boman on March 30, 2020
MINNEAPOLIS - After scoring two goals in her first start donning the Maroon and Gold, University of Minnesota forward Caroline Birdsell has been named Freshman of the Week, as announced by the league office on Tuesday afternoon.
The weekly award marks Birdsell's first from the Big Ten. She is the first Gopher to receive the nod since Sophia Boman (March 30, 2020) and first to earn it in a debut since Taylor Uhl (Aug. 22, 2011).
Birdsell, a native of Wilmette, Ill., scored both of Minnesota's goals against BIG EAST opponent, Creighton, last Thursday. Despite being down 1-0, Birdsell finished both the game-tying and game-winning goals, less than a minute apart.
Against the Bluejays, Birdsell led the Gophers in goals (2), points (4), shots (4), and shots on goal (3). The redshirt freshman also competed for 79 minutes, the most of any Minnesota forward in the 2024 home opener.
Birdsell and the Gophers return to action on Sunday, Aug. 25 on the road against St. Thomas. Minnesota comes back to Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium to host Army on Sept. 5.
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 2024 season.
The weekly award marks Birdsell's first from the Big Ten. She is the first Gopher to receive the nod since Sophia Boman (March 30, 2020) and first to earn it in a debut since Taylor Uhl (Aug. 22, 2011).
Birdsell, a native of Wilmette, Ill., scored both of Minnesota's goals against BIG EAST opponent, Creighton, last Thursday. Despite being down 1-0, Birdsell finished both the game-tying and game-winning goals, less than a minute apart.
Against the Bluejays, Birdsell led the Gophers in goals (2), points (4), shots (4), and shots on goal (3). The redshirt freshman also competed for 79 minutes, the most of any Minnesota forward in the 2024 home opener.
Birdsell and the Gophers return to action on Sunday, Aug. 25 on the road against St. Thomas. Minnesota comes back to Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium to host Army on Sept. 5.
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 2024 season.
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