Soccer Readies For No. 1 UNC and Rival Kansas – University of Missouri Athletics – Mizzou Athletics

Soccer 8/31/2022 4:42:00 PM COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri soccer prepares for an important week of the non-conference schedule as it welcomes No. 1 ranked North Carolina to Columbia Thursday, Sept. 1, followed by rival Kansas Sunday, Sept. 4. Both contests will be played at Walton Soccer Stadium at noon and 1 p.m., respectively.      Following a 3-1 home win over Southern Illinois, Aug. 25, the Tigers took a short trip to Omaha, Aug. 28, where they tied the Mavericks, 1-1.      UNC (4-0) most recently defeated Texas (Aug. 25), 2-0, and Baylor (Aug. 28), 6-0, to remain undefeated on the season. Furthermore, the Tar Heels have yet to give up a goal in 2022.      Meanwhile, the Jayhawks (3-1) topped Iowa 1-0, and Drake 3-1, Aug. 25 and 28, respectively, with their sole loss coming Aug. 18 against Ohio State (0-1).   REWIND: The Salukis     Mizzou came out on top against Southern Illinois, Aug. 25, scoring a season-high three goals in its 3-1 victory at home. Junior Grace Pettet opened the scoring in the second minute of action, earning the second goal of her career with both coming in back-to-back games. Pettet was assisted by sophomore Milena Fischer, who made her first start of the season.      The game was tied for less than a minute when sophomore Leah Selm scored an unassisted goal that would hold up as the game winner. Freshman Hannah Boughton added insurance in the 19th minute to put Mizzou up by two. The helper came from Fischer, earning her first multiple assist game since BYU, Sept. 11, 2021.  REWIND: The Mavericks     The Tigers ended their trip to Omaha, Neb. in a 1-1 tie against UNO, Aug. 28. Sophomore Milena Fischer earned her first goal of the 2022 season in the 17th minute, with freshman Hannah Boughton assisting. Mizzou earned 13 corners total in the contest but were unable to capitalize. Freshman Kylee Simmons totaled four shots, two on goal, one of which rang off the post in the 80th minute. Omaha was able to put away the tying goal in the 88th minute off a corner kick.  WEEKEND OF FIRSTS     The Tigers continue to earn their stripes, as sophomore Leah Selm and freshman Hannah Boughton both scored the first goals of their careers against Southern Illinois, Aug. 25. Selm went first, securing the game-winning goal and putting Mizzou up 2-1 in the ninth minute. Boughton followed in the 19th minute with header off a Milena Fischer free kick.      Boughton continued to play well as she assisted the Tigers lone goal at Omaha, Aug. 28. Fischer was the recipient, recording her first goal of the season, and sixth of her career.  IMMEDIATE IMPACT     The 2022 freshmen class is making an immediate impact this season.     Hannah Boughton leads the class in minutes played (287) and points (three). Kylee Simmons tops the team with 10 shots, including two that have hit posts in recent games.      Additionally, Bella Carrillo, Keegan Good and Jessica Larson have started three of the four games played this season.  LAST MEETING: The Tar Heels     For the first time in program history, North Carolina soccer is coming to Columbia, with the only previous two meetings taking place in the Tar Heel State. The last time the two faced off was Aug. 29, 2010, when UNC was again ranked No. 1 in the NCAA. Mizzou fell 6-1 with its lone goal coming from Alysha Bonnick.  LAST MEETING: The Jayhawks      The Tigers bested the Jayhawks, 1-0, in the last meeting between the rivals, April 17, 2021. Mizzou won off a Julissa Cisneros free kick that ended up deflecting off two Kansas players and into the net. Isabella Alessio earned her second shutout of the season as Missouri beat KU for the first time since 2014.      Additionally, the Tigers are 6-3-1 in their last 10 meetings with Kansas, dating back to 2007. RANKED OPPOSITION     As it currently stands, Mizzou has four opponents on its 2022 schedule ranked by United Soccer Coaches. The Tigers play No. 1 North Carolina (Sept. 1) and No. 11 Auburn (Sept. 16). Both contests will be at home at Walton Soccer Stadium. At the end of the season, Missouri takes on No. 18 Texas A&M (Oct 23) in College Station, Texas and No. 4 South Carolina (Oct. 27) in Columbia, S.C.  SEC NETWORK GAMES      The Southeastern Conference announced its 2022 fall television schedule, including nationally televised games for Mizzou soccer. The contests against Kansas (Sept. 4), Florida (Oct. 9) and Kentucky (Oct. 20) have been designated  for the SEC Network, while the remaining home games will be streamed on SEC Network+       UP NEXT     Mizzou hits the road, traveling to Illinois Thursday, Sept. 8 for a 7 p.m. kickoff at Demirjian Park.  09.01.22 Mizzou Soccer Falls to Top Ranked Tar Heels, 3-1 08.28.22 Soccer Battles to 1-1 Draw at Omaha 08.25.22 Soccer Surges Past Salukis, 3-1 08.24.22 Mizzou Soccer Prepped for Southern Illinois and Omaha in Week Two 08.21.22 Soccer Falls in Sunday Contest Against Ohio State, 2-1

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