The Basics
Game 14
Oral Roberts (6-5-2), (1-0-1) vs. Denver (7-4-1), (1-0-1)
Date/Time: Saturday, October 5 / 12 p.m.
TV/Video: Summit League Network
Live Stats: ORU Athletics
Summit League: Weekly Notebook: No. 8
Location: Case Soccer Complex (Tulsa, Oklahoma)

TULSA, Okla. – Two of the top undefeated programs in Summit League play collide on Saturday as the Oral Roberts women's soccer team hosts Denver on October 5 at noon at the Case Soccer Complex.

Fans can watch the match live on the Summit League Network or follow @ORUWSoccer on X for updates and information.

Quick Hits 

• The Golden Eagles beat St. Thomas, 1-0, in Minnesota on Sunday to move to 1-0-1 in Summit League play.
• ORU has won four of its last five matches.
• Samantha Guzman scored her league-leading fifth goal of the year against the Tommies.
• Julia Thasaphong tallied her fourth assist of the year in the match.
• Alexa Riefer made six saves, bringing her season total up to 64. Her 64 total saves rank first in the Summit League and 17^th in the nation.
• Guzman was named the Summit League Offensive Peak Performer of the Week after her stellar start to league play.
• Guzman leads the team in goals with five and points with 12.
• ORU is 3-9-2 against Denver all-time, with last year's match ending in a 1-0 Pioneer win in Colorado.
• The Golden Eagles are seeking their first victory over Denver since 2017.
• Guzman and Ariana Fresquez were selected to the Summit League Preseason Players to Watch list. This is the second consecutive Player to Watch honor for Guzman and the first for Fresquez.
• The Golden Eagles welcome seven talented newcomers (two transfers and five freshmen) to the 2024 roster for added depth and versatility.
• Last season, ORU finished with an 8-7-4 record and made it to the semifinal round of the Summit League Championship.
• Coach Risenhoover enters his third season at the helm for the Golden Eagles.

Opponent Information

• Denver enters Saturday's contest with a 7-4-1 record on the year and a 5-2 record on the road.
• The Pioneers are 1-0-1 in league play, beating Kansas City and tying North Dakota in their last match on Sunday.
• Three players lead Denver in goals this season with four.
• Head Coach Julianne Sitch is in her second season at DU.

For the latest information on ORU women's soccer, follow @ORUWSoccer on Instagram, X, and Facebook, or go to www.ORUAthletics.com. Fans can also receive updates on the team by downloading the ORU Athletics App in the Google Play or App Store.