Story by NU Athletic Communications
The Nebraska soccer team (1-0-1) will continue its 2025 campaign with a matchup with the Oklahoma State Cowgirls (1-1-0) in Stillwater, Okla. on Thursday, Sept. 21. The game is set for 7 p.m. (CT) and will be streamed on ESPN+.
Last Time Out
The Huskers opened their season with games against Southern Indiana and Missouri State. NU shut out the Screaming Eagles, 6-0, and tied the Bears, 1-1. Kayma Carpenter notched two goals in the game against Southern Indiana and Ella Rudney, Sadie Waite, Ellie Felt and Ava Makovicka recorded one apiece. Rudney also netted the equalizer against Missouri State. Goalkeeper Cece Villa logged six saves, including a penalty kick stop, against the Bears.
Up Next
NU will take a week off before facing Weber State on Thursday, Aug. 28 at Barbara Hibner Stadium. That game will kick off at 7:05 p.m. and will be streamed on B1G+. Fans can purchase tickets at huskers.com/tickets.
Quick Notes
- The Huskers’ season-opening win against Southern Indiana was their largest season-opening victory since 1996.
- NU has 11 regular-season home games scheduled for its 11th season at Hibner Stadium in 2025, which includes five non-conference matches and six Big Ten contests. Additionally, the Big Red hosted one exhibition.
- Nebraska grabbed victories over Drake, Iowa State and Wyoming during the 2024 spring season. The Huskers drew a tie in both of their exhibition matches -- 0-0 at South Dakota State and 1-1 against Colorado State.
- The Huskers’ Big Ten Preseason Players to Watch included Reagan Raabe, Lauryn Anglim and Sadie Waite. Nebraska was tabbed No. 12 in the preseason poll.
- NU returned 10 letterwinners from last season, along with sixth-year Raabe. She was injured in both 2023 and 2024, but was a third-team All-Big Ten honoree in 2021 and 2022. Raabe scored the Huskers’ lone goal of their exhibition matches, her first net since Sept. 11, 2022.
- The Huskers welcomed 15 newcomers in 2025, including 13 freshmen and two transfers. Alyse Then previously competed at Daytona State and SUNY, while Jo Sees comes to the Big Red from Kansas State.
- During the 2024 season, the Huskers averaged 1,437 fans per game at Hibner Stadium, second most in Husker history and 11th in the nation. NU added a total attendance of 12,933, which ranked 18th nationally.
- Head Coach John Walker enters his 32nd season, alongside assistant coaches Savanah Anderson-Baer (third season), Ian Bridge (10th season) and Dan Ball (first season). Walker has a 372-203-63 record in his career and has coached all 31 seasons in Nebraska soccer history.
Scouting the Oklahoma State Cowgirls
- Oklahoma State holds a record of 1-1-0 this season. The Cowgirls opened the 2025 campaign with a 2-0 victory over Mercer, but lost to No. 22 Oklahoma, 1-4.
- Xcaret Pineda has netted two goals for OSU and has also contributed an assist for a total of five points this season.
- The Cowgirls were ranked No. 22 in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll after qualifying for last year’s NCAA Tournament. Oklahoma State lost, 0-4, to Arkansas in the opening round.
- Head coach Colin Carmichael is in his 21st season at OSU and has a record of 266-111-53 both in his career and with the Cowgirls.
- The Huskers lead the series with Oklahoma State, 10-8-0. The two teams last met in 2024, when OSU claimed a 2-0 victory.