Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Thursday, October 16
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
7 p.m.
Middle Tennessee
vs
New Mexico State
Blue Raiders Set to Host New Mexico State for First Time in Program History
10/15/2025 3:08:00 PM | Women's Soccer
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee women's soccer (8-4-3, 3-1-1 CUSA) is set to host New Mexico State (1-11-3, 0-2-3 CUSA) on Thursday afternoon. This marks the first-ever meeting between the two teams in Murfreesboro.
History vs. New Mexico State
Middle Tennessee trails the all-time series against New Mexico State, 0-2, with Thursday marking the first-ever meeting between the programs in Murfreesboro. The Blue Raiders last faced the Aggies on Sept. 9, 2024, falling 1-0 in Las Cruces, N.M.
About Middle Tennessee
Senior forward Emma Pettersen played hero in MTSU's last match, scoring the equalizer in the 83rd minute and netting the game-winner six minutes later, marking her first career brace.
Pettersen leads the team with seven goals this season. Five Blue Raiders share the team lead with three assists apiece: Pettersen, seniors Idun Kvaale, Hannah Delaney, Taijah Fraser, and junior Hannah Murphy.
Freshman Lilah Cornell came off the bench to tally her first career assist on Pettersen's opening goal against FIU.
Goalkeeper Demi Gronauer recorded three saves in the win, anchoring a defensive unit that limited FIU to just six total shots.
About New Mexico State
Head Coach Rob Baarts is in his eighth season leading the Aggies, holding a career record of 55-79-16. New Mexico State enters Thursday's match with a 0-2-3 mark in Conference USA play.
Game Information
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT, with live coverage available on ESPN+.
Follow the Blue Raider
Follow Middle Tennessee Women's Soccer on social media on Facebook, (BlueRaiderSoccer) X (MT_Soccer) and Instagram (mt_wsoccer).
History vs. New Mexico State
Middle Tennessee trails the all-time series against New Mexico State, 0-2, with Thursday marking the first-ever meeting between the programs in Murfreesboro. The Blue Raiders last faced the Aggies on Sept. 9, 2024, falling 1-0 in Las Cruces, N.M.
About Middle Tennessee
Senior forward Emma Pettersen played hero in MTSU's last match, scoring the equalizer in the 83rd minute and netting the game-winner six minutes later, marking her first career brace.
Pettersen leads the team with seven goals this season. Five Blue Raiders share the team lead with three assists apiece: Pettersen, seniors Idun Kvaale, Hannah Delaney, Taijah Fraser, and junior Hannah Murphy.
Freshman Lilah Cornell came off the bench to tally her first career assist on Pettersen's opening goal against FIU.
Goalkeeper Demi Gronauer recorded three saves in the win, anchoring a defensive unit that limited FIU to just six total shots.
About New Mexico State
Head Coach Rob Baarts is in his eighth season leading the Aggies, holding a career record of 55-79-16. New Mexico State enters Thursday's match with a 0-2-3 mark in Conference USA play.
Game Information
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT, with live coverage available on ESPN+.
Follow the Blue Raider
Follow Middle Tennessee Women's Soccer on social media on Facebook, (BlueRaiderSoccer) X (MT_Soccer) and Instagram (mt_wsoccer).
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