Nebraska Soccer Hosts Annual Meet-N-Beat the Huskers

The 2009 Nebraska soccer team will greet its fans this Wednesday, Aug. 26 at the annual Meet-N-Beat the Huskers at the Nebraska Soccer Field from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

The free event allows kids a chance to meet the players and coaches, while the NU Marketing Department will provide free pizza and pop to the first 400 youth and have three inflatable games (quarterback toss, baseball speed pitch and field goal kick) available. The Huskers will also participate in drills with the kids and sign autographs as fans will have an opportunity to take home the new 2009 posters and schedule cards.

Nebraska soccer players will be positioned at each drill stations around the field to help instruct and encourage the kids. The Huskers will teach every aspect of the game, including passing, shooting, defending and goalkeeping. Autographs will be available along the north side of the track.

In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside the Hawks Championship Center.

Huskers Host 11 home games in 2009
The Meet-N-Beat is the first chance for fans to see the 2009 Huskers, as Nebraska hosts 11 home games at the Nebraska Soccer Field this fall. The Huskers' home opener is Sept. 4 against Lamar at 5 p.m., while the following weekend (Sept. 11-13) welcomes three teams to Lincoln for the adidas Husker Classic. Nebraska's non-conference schedule is highlighted by a Sept. 20 tilt against Arizona State, while Big 12 action starts Oct. 4 vs. Oklahoma State.

Review: Nebraska Downs Northern Colorado, 3-0, in Season Opener
The Husker soccer team began the 2009 season on a strong note last Saturday night, defeating Northern Colorado, 3-0, in Greeley, Colo.

The Huskers used strong performances from two of its youngsters, as sophomore Molly Thomas recorded a pair of goals, while freshman Morgan Marlborough also scored one goal and added an assist in her Husker debut. Marlborough accounted for the game-winning score just 16 seconds before halftime, while Thomas capitalized on the momentum with a goal right after the break to make it 2-0. The Omaha native then added her second score of the evening with 16 minutes remaining, receiving a pass from Marlborough for the final margin.

Up Next: Huskers Travel to Pennsylvania This Week
Nebraska hits the road again this week as the Huskers travel to Pennsylvania for the Villanova Classic. Nebraska takes on Lehigh on Friday, Aug. 28 at Noon, before facing Villanova on Sunday, Aug. 30 at Noon. This week will conclude a three-game road trip, as the Huskers then return home for a five-game homestand beginning Sept. 4.