University of Minnesota Athletics
Thursday, September 5
St. Paul
7:00 PM
University of Minnesota
5-0-0, 0-0-0
3
vs
0
Army
5-2-0, 0-0-0
1
2
F
Army West Point
0
0
0
Minnesota
1
2
3
Team Stats
ARMY
MINN
Goals
0
3
Shots
6
27
Shots on Goal
4
15
Saves
12
4
Corners
3
9
Fouls
6
7
Scoring Plays
Khyah Harper (8)
Assisted By: Elizabeth Overberg
GOAL by MINN Harper, Khyah Assist by Overberg, Elizabeth.
08:51
Khyah Harper (8)
Assisted By: Paige Kalal
GOAL by MINN Harper, Khyah Assist by Kalal, Paige.
63:24
Sophia Boman (1)
Assisted By: Evelyn Calhoon
GOAL by MINN Boman, Sophia Assist by Calhoon, Evelyn.
69:05
Game Leaders
Shots
5
SOG
4
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
3
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
Midfielder
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Goalkeeper
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Photo by: Brad Rempel
Minnesota Defeats Army for Fifth-Straight Victory
9/5/2024 9:49:00 PM | Soccer
The Golden Gophers are off to their best start since 2018
ST. PAUL - Off to its best start since 2018, The University of Minnesota soccer team (5-0-0, 0-0-0 B1G) collected its fifth consecutive win on Thursday night over the Army Black Knights (5-2-0, 0-0-0 Patriot League) 3-0 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.Â
The Golden Gophers were led once again by senior Khyah Harper who finished a brace, marking her third multi-goal game this season. Graduate Sophia Boman scored the third goal of the match and her first of the season. Sophomore goalkeeper Sarah Martin picked up her first career shutout, collecting four saves.
Minnesota got on the board in the ninth minute thanks to a long ball from senior defender Elizabeth Overberg. The center back found Harper at the top of the 18 yard box, who dribbled in to finish her seventh goal of the season.Â
The offensive attack continued in the second half, as the Gophers extended their lead in the 64th minute. Sophomore Paige Kalal sent in a corner kick as Harper used her head to find the back of the net, scoring her eighth.Â
Five minutes later, in a similar fashion, graduate Evelyn Calhoon delivered a corner kick to Boman who sent a header goal to the back of the net.Â
The Gophers return home this Sunday at 1 p.m. CT, as they host the Brown University Bears. Fans are encouraged to bring their furry friends as its the annual Pups on the Pitch match.
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 Golden Gophers were led once again by senior Khyah Harper who finished a brace, marking her third multi-goal game this season. Graduate Sophia Boman scored the third goal of the match and her first of the season. Sophomore goalkeeper Sarah Martin picked up her first career shutout, collecting four saves.
Minnesota got on the board in the ninth minute thanks to a long ball from senior defender Elizabeth Overberg. The center back found Harper at the top of the 18 yard box, who dribbled in to finish her seventh goal of the season.Â
The offensive attack continued in the second half, as the Gophers extended their lead in the 64th minute. Sophomore Paige Kalal sent in a corner kick as Harper used her head to find the back of the net, scoring her eighth.Â
Five minutes later, in a similar fashion, graduate Evelyn Calhoon delivered a corner kick to Boman who sent a header goal to the back of the net.Â
The Gophers return home this Sunday at 1 p.m. CT, as they host the Brown University Bears. Fans are encouraged to bring their furry friends as its the annual Pups on the Pitch match.
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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