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OU defense Taylor Dickerson (#15) dribbling the ball during the Bobcats' game against Miami on Oct. 17, 2021

Soccer: A look at Ohio's weekend opponents

After a record-breaking 11-0 win last weekend, Ohio is back in action this weekend with a pair of road matches.

Thursday

Opponent: Northern Kentucky

Venue: Scudamore Stadium, Highland Heights, KY

Time: 7 p.m.

- Northern Kentucky has yet to win a match this season, they are currently 0-3-1.

- These teams have only played four times, and each has won two games.

- These two teams played last season, with Northern Kentucky winning 1-0 in Athens.

Player to watch: Senior Megan Sullivan not only was on the Horizon League All-Tournament team last season, but also won gold in the 4x400 relay for both the indoor and outdoor track team for Northern Kentucky.

Sunday

Opponent: Notre Dame

Venue: Alumni Soccer Stadium, South Bend, IN

Time: 1 p.m.

- Notre Dame has yet to lose a matc h this season, they currently sit at 5-0.

- This will be the first time Ohio and Notre Dame have played each other in the regular season.

- Notre Dame made it to the third round of the NCAA Tournament last season before losing to Arkansas 3-2.

Player to watch: Sophomore midfielder Korbin Albert was on the All-ACC Freshman Team and All-ACC Third Team last season. She was then named to the 2022 All-ACC Preseason Team.

Notes on Ohio

- Ohio is coming off of a historic 11-0 victory against VMI.

- Nine different Ohio players scored goals against VMI while four logged assists.

- These are the last two away nonconference matches for Ohio. It then returns home to take on Western Carolina before starting Mid-American Conference play.

Player to watch: Freshman forward Scout Murray recorded the first two goals and first two assists of her young Ohio career, earning her MAC Player of the Week honors.

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