Huskers Continue Conference Play at Home

Maryland at Nebraska
Friday, Oct. 11 • 7:05 p.m. (CT)
Barbara Hibner Stadium
Lincoln, Neb.

» Military Appreciation Night
» Video Stream: BTN+
» Live Stats: Huskers.com/LiveStats
» Tickets: Huskers.com/Tickets
» Twitter Updates: @NebraskaSoccer

#21 Rutgers at Nebraska
Sunday, Oct. 13 • 1:05 p.m. (CT)
Barbara Hibner Stadium
Lincoln, Neb.

» Celebrate Girls and Women in Sport Day
» Family Funday
» Video Stream: BTN+
» Live Stats: Huskers.com/LiveStats
» Tickets: Huskers.com/Tickets
» Twitter Updates: @NebraskaSoccer

The Nebraska soccer team returns home this weekend for matches against Maryland and No. 21 Rutgers at Hibner Stadium.

The Huskers and Terrapins square off Friday, starting at 7:05 p.m., as part of Military Appreciation Night. All military personnel who present a valid military ID will receive one free general admission ticket. The giveaway is military-themed T-shirts for the first 250 fans.

NU battles Rutgers on Sunday, beginning at 1:05 p.m. It is Family Funday at Hibner Stadium, featuring face painting, balloon-twisting stations and inflatables for families to enjoy. Sunday is also Celebrate Girls and Women in Sport Day, as the soccer program recognizes the positive impact that sports can have on young girls' lives. Children in sixth grade and under can participate in the pregame tunnel walk and have a chance to be on the field for halftime activities.

Fans can purchase tickets for this weekend's action by visiting Huskers.com/tickets or by calling 1-800-8 BIG RED. Both games will be streamed live on BTN+ (paid subscription required to watch).

Last Time Out
The Huskers dropped both of their match-ups last weekend on the road. On Thursday, Iowa edged the Huskers, 1-0, before NU fell to No. 24 Michigan on Sunday by a 4-1 tally.

Next Up
The Huskers hit the road next week for their final away games of the regular season. Nebraska visits Minnesota on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 4 p.m. (CT) on ESPNU before battling Wisconsin on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. (CT).

Kicking Off
• Nebraska is ranked 107th in the latest RPI, released by the NCAA on Monday. The Huskers have the 27th-toughest schedule in the nation, having already faced two teams in the top five of this week's RPI (No. 4 Clemson and No. 5 USC). NU has played five top-40 opponents this season.

• Nebraska's devoted fan base has continued its strong attendance numbers at Hibner Stadium this season. In six home games this season, NU has welcomed 6,182 fans, an average of 1,030 per contest. This average ranks 21st nationally and second in the Big Ten, behind only Penn State (1,415). NU has ranked in the top 25 nationally and in the top two of the Big Ten in average attendance during all four years at Hibner Stadium.

• Senior Aubrei Corder is the nation's active career leader in goalkeeper minutes played (7,114). Washington State's Ella Dederick ranks second with 6,897 career minutes played.

Scouting the Maryland Terrapins
• Maryland is 7-4-2 this season and holds a 3-2-0 mark in Big Ten play. The Terrapins have won three of their last four games, including a 6-2 triumph over Illinois on Sunday.

• Maryland is ranked 83rd in this week's RPI.

• Last season, Maryland went 4-10-5 overall and finished 12th in the Big Ten with a 2-7-2 mark in conference games.

• Nebraska leads the all-time series against Maryland, 4-0-0, dating back to the first meeting between the schools in 2014. 

• Head Coach Ray Leone is 21-37-11 in his fourth season at Maryland. He holds a career record of 303-189-56 in his 29th year overall. Leone is assisted by Ron Celestin, Kerry Dziczkaniec and Sarah Molina.

• Players to Watch
    » #7 Alyssa Poarch (Sophomore F): Team-high eight goals ranks third in the Big Ten
    » #28 Mikayla Dayes (Junior F): Has four goals and one assist
    » #16 Loren Sefcik (Sophomore MF): Has one goal and four assists

Scouting the Rutgers Scarlet Knights
• Rutgers is 9-2-1 this season with a 3-2-0 record in Big Ten play. The Scarlet Knights lost against Wisconsin and Maryland after finishing non-conference play unbeaten. Last weekend, Rutgers defeated Penn State and Northwestern.

• Rutgers visits Iowa on Friday night before its game against Nebraska on Sunday.

• Rutgers is ranked 24th in this week's RPI. In the United Soccer Coaches poll, the Scarlet Knights are ranked 21st.

• Last season, Rutgers went 11-4-5 overall en route to a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The Scarlet Knights posted a 7-1-3 record in Big Ten play to finish second in the conference.

• The all-time series between Nebraska and Rutgers is tied, 0-0-4, dating back to the first meeting between the schools in 2014.

• Head Coach Mike O'Neill is 80-23-22 in his sixth season overall at Rutgers. He is assisted by Meghan Ryan Nemzer, Lubos Ancin and Rich Alberto.

• Players to Watch
    » #17 Amirah Ali (Junior F): Team-high seven goals ranks fourth in the Big Ten
    » #15 Nneka Moneme (Junior F): Has six goals and one assist
    » #44 Brittany LaPlant (Senior F): Has three goals and four assists