University of Minnesota Athletics
Thursday, September 26
Los Angeles, CA
8:00 PM
University of Minnesota
8-1-2, 2-1-1
2
at
2
USC
7-1-2, 3-0-1
1
2
F
Minnesota
0
2
2
USC
2
0
2
Team Stats
MIN
USC
Goals
2
2
Shots
11
11
Shots on Goal
6
3
Saves
1
4
Corners
9
1
Fouls
11
11
Scoring Plays
Maile Hayes (4)
3 Pass to 22, spinning back heel to 5, shot in off crossbar
01:00
Kayla Colbert (4)
3 stole ball and carried into area, shot inside near-right post
22:09
Khyah Harper (13)
Assisted By: Caroline Birdsell
GOAL by MIN Harper, Khyah Assist by Birdsell, Caroline.
63:00
Sophia Boman (3)
Assisted By: Paige Kalal
GOAL by MIN Boman, Sophia Assist by Kalal, Paige.
79:41
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
fwd
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
Forward
/ SoccerMidfielder
/ SoccerForward
/ SoccerForward
/ Soccer
Goalkeeper
/ Soccer
Photo by: Brad Rempel
Gophers Tie No. 24 USC, 2-2, on Boman’s Late Equalizer
9/26/2024 10:51:00 PM | Soccer
This is the first result Minnesota has picked up against a top 25 opponent since tying No. 8 Rutgers 2-2 in 2022
LOS ANGELES - After a two goal performance in the second half, the University of Minnesota soccer team powered to a 2-2 draw at No. 24 USC on Thursday evening at Dignity Health Sports Park. The Golden Gophers (8-1-2, 2-1-1 B1G) pick up a valuable road point against the 24th ranked Trojans (7-1-2, 3-0-1 B1G).
Goals came from senior Khyah Harper and graduate Sophia Boman. Caroline Birdsell and Paige Kalal tallied an assist each. Goalkeeper Sarah Martin made one save on the night, but came off her line multiple times to prevent the Trojans from creating shot chances.
As a team, Minnesota led USC in shots on goal (6-3) and corner kicks (9-1). The draw marks the first point Minnesota has earned off a top 25 opponent since tying No. 8 Rutgers, 2-2, in 2022.
The Trojans took the lead in the first minute of play. Maile Hayes found the back of the net using her right foot within Minnesota's 18-yard box.
Possession stayed even and within the midfield, but USC would double its lead 21 minutes later. Kayla Colbert picked the ball off the Gophers' backline and finished.
Despite Minnesota trailing by two at the half, the Gophers led in shots 5-4 and shots on goal 3-2.
Minnesota continued the offensive pressure in the second half and succeeded in the 63rd minute. Birdsell delivered a ball from half field to Harper's feet. Harper sped past the Trojans backline and finished her 13th goal of the season. Harper now leads the nation in goals alongside California's Karlie Lema.
In the 80th minute, the Gophers earned a free kick in the Trojans' defensive half. Kalal took the set piece opportunity as Boman got on the end of it to tie the match, 2-2.
Minnesota looks ahead to face UCLA on Sunday at Wallis Annenberg Stadium. Kick off is set for 3 p.m. CT and can be streamed on B1G+.
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.
Goals came from senior Khyah Harper and graduate Sophia Boman. Caroline Birdsell and Paige Kalal tallied an assist each. Goalkeeper Sarah Martin made one save on the night, but came off her line multiple times to prevent the Trojans from creating shot chances.
As a team, Minnesota led USC in shots on goal (6-3) and corner kicks (9-1). The draw marks the first point Minnesota has earned off a top 25 opponent since tying No. 8 Rutgers, 2-2, in 2022.
The Trojans took the lead in the first minute of play. Maile Hayes found the back of the net using her right foot within Minnesota's 18-yard box.
Possession stayed even and within the midfield, but USC would double its lead 21 minutes later. Kayla Colbert picked the ball off the Gophers' backline and finished.
Despite Minnesota trailing by two at the half, the Gophers led in shots 5-4 and shots on goal 3-2.
Minnesota continued the offensive pressure in the second half and succeeded in the 63rd minute. Birdsell delivered a ball from half field to Harper's feet. Harper sped past the Trojans backline and finished her 13th goal of the season. Harper now leads the nation in goals alongside California's Karlie Lema.
In the 80th minute, the Gophers earned a free kick in the Trojans' defensive half. Kalal took the set piece opportunity as Boman got on the end of it to tie the match, 2-2.
Minnesota looks ahead to face UCLA on Sunday at Wallis Annenberg Stadium. Kick off is set for 3 p.m. CT and can be streamed on B1G+.
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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