No. 17 Baylor wraps up its non-conference schedule Sunday night with a trip to the Case Soccer Complex, where the Bears will meet Oral Roberts at 7 p.m.
CT. The match will be streamed live on the Summit League Network.
Baylor comes in at 6-1 and riding a four-match winning streak, with the early résumé already featuring a top-10 win over Arkansas to open the season. The Bears’ only loss came at home against Texas State, which has climbed to No. 15 in the Coaches Poll.
The meeting gives the two programs a rare third chapter. Baylor and Oral Roberts have only squared off twice before, with the most recent matchup coming 12 years ago. The series started in 1997 with a 5-0 Baylor win, while the 2014 rematch ended in a 0-0 draw after two additional overtime periods.
Oral Roberts, meanwhile, brings an unbeaten 6-0-2 mark into the weekend. The Golden Eagles have already earned draws against North Texas and Oklahoma and are coming off a 2-0 win over Tulsa to secure the Mayor’s Cup at home.
Brianna Castleberry has been the offensive engine for Oral Roberts, scoring seven goals in eight matches. She also leads the team with 26 shots and 16 shots on goal, while Cameron Silva has piled up six assists.
Baylor’s attack has been spread around more evenly. Lauren Omholt and Grace White are tied for the team lead with three goals apiece, and Theresa McCullough, Callie Conrad and Aryanna Jimison are right behind them.
Jimison added her second goal of the season Thursday night on a free kick just high of the penalty box. McCullough also leads the Bears with four assists.
In goal, fifth-year keeper Azul Alvarez has been steady for Baylor, logging all 630 minutes this season and posting a 1.00 GAA. She’s also coming off her second straight clean sheet.
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