Date: Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023
Time: 5 p.m. EST
Location: DeLand, Fla.
Stadium: Athletic Training Center
The University of Miami begins its 26th season of women’s soccer Thursday evening, as the Hurricanes face Stetson at 5 p.m.
The Matchup
Miami is 11-1-1 all-time against the Hatters, topping Stetson, 4-0, on Sept. 12, 2019, in the most recent meeting between the two sides.
The Hurricanes sport a 14-9-2 mark all-time in season openers, including winning five of their last seven.
Under head coach Sarah Barnes, Miami is 3-1-1 in its first contest of the campaign.
Tracking The Hurricanes
Miami brings back 74 percent of its roster, including seven starters from a year ago.
Goalkeeper Melissa Dagenais returns for her fifth season after pacing the ACC in saves per game (4.81) last season, while co-leading goal scorer Lauren Meeks is poised for a breakout junior campaign.
Barnes’ team has eight newcomers—all freshmen—on the 2023 roster, joining the 17 returning letter winners.