Minot State women's soccer kicks off its fall season with practices amid a preseason poll ranking them 8th in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Beavers accumulated 121 points in the coaches' poll, showing optimism for the upcoming season. Coach Adam Dailey emphasized the team's commitment to improvement and growth, highlighting the return of key players alongside new talent. Forward Linnea Svenz茅n and defender Brittney Egbert have been named players to watch for their contributions and leadership. The Beavers' season begins with scrimmages, leading to their first match on the West Coast at the end of August.

By the Numbers
  • Minot State placed 8th in the NSIC Preseason Coaches' Poll with 121 points.
  • Minnesota State led the poll with 223 points and 13 first-place votes.
State of Play
  • The Beavers are preparing for several preseason scrimmages, starting with a Red-White scrimmage on August 10.
  • The regular season begins on August 27 against Cal Poly Pomona in California.
What's Next

The Beavers will focus on building team chemistry through scrimmages and exhibitions ahead of their challenging regular-season schedule, with hopes to exceed their 8th-place prediction in the NSIC.

Bottom Line

Minot State's soccer team aims to leverage returning talent and fresh recruits to defy preseason rankings, prioritizing hard work and collective growth to improve their standing in the upcoming season.