2008 Soccer Season Begins at Cal Poly, LSU

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PROVO -- The BYU women’s soccer team begins its 2008 campaign for a fourth consecutive NCAA tournament berth when it travels to Cal Poly to face the Mustangs on Friday, Aug. 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the season opener for both teams.

Fresh off a competitive Blue and White game, the team looks to open the season strong. Hermann trophy candidate Katie Larkin leads the talented team and All-Region defender Jessica Carter anchors a defense that held opponents scoreless for the first nine games of the 2007 season.

Cal Poly defender Carrie Andrews had 2 goals and 2 assists during the 2007 season, and was named All-Big West First Team.

The Cougars will continue their first road trip of the season on Monday, Aug. 25 when they face the Tigers of LSU at 7:00 p.m.

The Tigers are led by junior midfielder Malorie Rutledge, who was recently named to the watch list for the Hermann Trophy. LSU finished 2007 12-5-7, and was the SEC West Division champion.

Fans can listen to the LSU game live online by clicking on the 'Live Audio' link on the schedule page, or by visiting http://www.totalsportsradio.com. The broadcast will begin approximately 15 minutes before the game starts.

The team’s home opener against Georgia is scheduled for a 7:00 p.m. kick off on Friday, Aug. 29 at South Field. The University of Arizona will then visit South Field for a match on Monday, Sept. 1, with a 4:00 p.m. start time.

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