No. 13 BYU prepares to host the Arkansas Razorbacks on Thursday evening

No. 13 BYU prepares to host the Arkansas Razorbacks on Thursday eveningNo. 13 BYU prepares to host the Arkansas Razorbacks on Thursday evening

PROVO, Utah — The Cougars are set to play the Razorbacks in their fourth-straight home game on South Field. 

GAME NOTES

Because of extreme heat, Thursday’s matchup has been moved from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. MDT. The game will be carried live on BYURadio.org/BYU Radio app/BYU Radio 107.9 FM. The game will also be streamed on BYUtv and the BYUtv App. 

LAST TIME ON THE FIELD. BYU last played CSUN on South Field Saturday night. With four second-half goals, BYU won 5-0 for its first home win of the 2022 season. Brecken Mozingo put away two goals for a brace on the night and two freshmen, Allie Fryer and Sierra Pennock, made their first career goals as Cougars. BYU’s defensive line held firm, allowing just one shot by CSUN in the full 90-minute match. 

BYU NOTES (3-1-1, 0-0-0)

  • BYU is currently ranked No. 13 nationally and No. 3 in the West Coast Conference under head coach Jennifer Rockwood
  • After three home games last week, BYU is now 3-1-1 on the season
  • Jamie Shepherd  and Mozingo lead the Cougars in goals with three a piece
  • Mozingo now leads the team in points (9)
  • Mozingo leads the team in assists (3)
  • Mozingo has now scored in two consecutive games
  • Goalkeeper Savanna Mason is the only BYU player to have played all 90 minutes in the first five games of the season

Head Coach - Jennifer Rockwood

  • Record at BYU: 427-124-48
  • 28th season as head coach of BYU
  • Seventh in NCAA Division I in active career winning percentage (.754)  

THE RAZORBACKS (4-1, 0-0-0)

  • Arkansas is currently ranked No. 6 in the SEC West
  • The Razorbacks have won four games in a row and tallied two shutouts  
  • Arkansas last played Michigan State on Sunday afternoon at Razorback Field, winning 1-0 with a goal in the 77th minute by midfielder Bea Franklin
  • Ava Tankersley leads her team in points (7) with one goal and five assists on the season

Head Coach - Colby Hale

  • Record at Arkansas: 130-69-19
  • 11th season as head coach of Arkansas
  • Eight NCAA tournament appearances with the Razorbacks

COUGARS VS RAZORBACKS. The Cougars and Razorbacks have played just once previously with Arkansas leading the series 1-0. The last time the two teams met was Aug. 30, 2021 when the Razorbacks beat the Cougars 2-0 on Razorback Field.  

BROADCAST INFORMATION

  • Thursday, Sept. 8, at 8 p.m. MDT on South Field
  • Radio: BYURadio.org/BYU Radio App/BYU Radio 107.9 FM
  • Radio play-by-play: Greg Wrubell
  • BYUtv and the BYUtv App
  • TV Talent: Spencer Litton, Carla Swensen