Women's Soccer 10/22/2026 9:00:00 AM Sydney Huck

Final Home Weekend For UCO Soccer

Bronchos Host Fort Hays State, Nebraska Kearney

EDMOND – Central Oklahoma hosts two of the three remaining MIAA matches this weekend beginning with Fort Hays State on Friday at 4 p.m. The Bronchos will also play Nebraska Kearney on Sunday at 1 p.m.

The Bronchos have a 7-5-3 overall record and sit at 4-2-3 in conference play. UCO has defended its home pitch well this season, with a strong 4-2-1 record at home. The Tigers of Hays, Kansas hold a 2-8-4 overall record with a 0-6-3 MIAA record.

Central Oklahoma takes on Nebraska Kearney Sunday, Oct. 25. UCO will celebrate its seniors before the 1 p.m. kickoff. The Lopers have posted a 3-8-4 total record and a 1-6-2 record in league play.

The Bronchos run an aggressive offense, putting 115 of 239 (48.1 percent) shots on goal. UCO has scored 20 goals in 15 matches, averaging 1.33 goals per game.

Defensively, UCO has held teams to 0.87 goals per game, allowing only 13 goals. Opponents have put 40.8 percent (62 of 152) of shots on target against UCO.

Sami Allen leads the charge with two goals, four assists, and eight points overall. Allen has shot 33 times and put 17 shots on frame (51.5 percent).

Sophia Gaskins has recorded three goals, including two game-winners. Dannae Gutierrez also contributed three goals and has put six shots of 12 attempts (50 percent) on target.

Kaitlyn Cotton, Jane Lockhart, and Caleah Carter have added two goals each. Cotton has maintained a 66.7 percent (10/15) shot accuracy and provided two assists.

The Bronchos have spread the love this season with six different players scoring one goal each: Greta Likens, Emma Nicholas, Addison Guthrie, Jordan Hahn, Ariana Kingsberry, and Camila Mujica.

Maddie Ortwein has started in 13 of 15 matches for UCO. Ortwein has faced 134 shots and denied 44 shots. Ortwein is 6-4-3 with 11 goals against and five shutouts overall. Stella Söderbom stepped in for three games with three saves on 18 attempts faced. Söderbom is 1-1-0 on the season and shares a combined shutout with Ortwein.

Fort Hays has scored 13 goals and allowed 30 against them this season. The Tigers have recorded 72 saves and 69 shots on goal of 122 attempts (56.6 percent). Berit Shores leads the team with three goals and a shot accuracy of 71.4 percent (5 of 7).

The Lopers have recorded 11 goals on 157 total shots. Kearney has allowed 21 goals while facing 13 shots per game. The Lopers have also put up 68 saves. Goalkeeper, Susie Bovaird leads the defense with 60 saves on 162 shots faced overall.

UCO heads to Tahlequah on Wednesday, Oct. 28 to finish out the regular season against Northeastern State. The Bronchos are currently tied for fourth in the MIAA standings and the top four teams in the final standings host a first-round playoff game on Sunday, Nov. 1.

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Players Mentioned

#4 Sami Allen: F; 5' 6"; Junior

#8 Caleah Carter: F; 5' 6"; Junior

#16 Kaitlyn Cotton: MF; 5' 10"; Junior

#6 Sophia Gaskins: D; 6' 0"; Sophomore

#2 Jordan Hahn: F; 5' 7"; Sophomore

#20 Greta Likens: MF; 5' 3"; Junior

#17 Jane Lockhart: MF; 5' 6"; Sophomore

#3 Emma Nicholas: MF; 5' 4"; Senior

#1 Maddie Ortwein: GK; 5' 10"; Redshirt Freshman

#18 Addison Guthrie: MF; 5' 3"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#4 Sami Allen
: 5' 6"; Junior
: F

#8 Caleah Carter
: 5' 6"; Junior
: F

#16 Kaitlyn Cotton
: 5' 10"; Junior
: MF

#6 Sophia Gaskins
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: D

#2 Jordan Hahn
: 5' 7"; Sophomore
: F

#20 Greta Likens
: 5' 3"; Junior
: MF

#17 Jane Lockhart
: 5' 6"; Sophomore
: MF

#3 Emma Nicholas
: 5' 4"; Senior
: MF

#1 Maddie Ortwein
: 5' 10"; Redshirt Freshman
: GK

#18 Addison Guthrie
: 5' 3"; Freshman
: MF