Middle Tennessee State University Athletics

Middle Tennessee Heads to Nashville to Battle Lipscomb
9/3/2025 2:28:00 PM | Women's Soccer
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee (4-1-1) is set to travel to Lipscomb (2-2-1) on Thursday, Sept. 4, for a 6 p.m. CT kickoff at Lipscomb Soccer Complex. The match will stream live on ESPN+.
History vs. Lipscomb
The Blue Raiders hold a 6-2-2 all-time record against the Bisons, including a 3-1 mark in road matches.
About Middle Tennessee
Senior forward Taijah Fraser, who ranks No. 3 nationally in game-winning goals, scored her third goal of the season in the win over West Georgia, adding to earlier tallies on Aug. 14 at Belmont and Aug. 21 against Alabama A&M.
Middle Tennessee outshot West Georgia 15-1 and holds a 76-40 advantage in shots on goal over opponents this season. The Blue Raiders are averaging 12.7 shots per game while allowing just 6.7.
At home, the Blue Raiders are unbeaten (3-0-1), outscoring opponents 10-2, and have controlled the opening half with a 6-2 scoring margin.
Goalkeeper Demi Gronauer recorded her second shutout of the season, playing all 90 minutes in wins over West Georgia and Alabama A&M. Forward Emma Pettersen matched her career high with three assists in the West Georgia victory.
About Lipscomb
Head coach Kevin O'Brien is in his 14th season at the helm, holding a career record of 142-77-36, all with the Bisons.
Freshman midfielder Tatum Ahlemeyer recently scored off a corner kick against Florida Atlantic.
Game Information
Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT Thursday at Lipscomb Soccer Complex. The match will air on ESPN+.
Follow the Blue Raiders
Follow Middle Tennessee women's soccer on social media: Facebook(@BlueRaiderSoccer), X (@MT_Soccer) and Instagram (@mt_wsoccer).
History vs. Lipscomb
The Blue Raiders hold a 6-2-2 all-time record against the Bisons, including a 3-1 mark in road matches.
About Middle Tennessee
Senior forward Taijah Fraser, who ranks No. 3 nationally in game-winning goals, scored her third goal of the season in the win over West Georgia, adding to earlier tallies on Aug. 14 at Belmont and Aug. 21 against Alabama A&M.
Middle Tennessee outshot West Georgia 15-1 and holds a 76-40 advantage in shots on goal over opponents this season. The Blue Raiders are averaging 12.7 shots per game while allowing just 6.7.
At home, the Blue Raiders are unbeaten (3-0-1), outscoring opponents 10-2, and have controlled the opening half with a 6-2 scoring margin.
Goalkeeper Demi Gronauer recorded her second shutout of the season, playing all 90 minutes in wins over West Georgia and Alabama A&M. Forward Emma Pettersen matched her career high with three assists in the West Georgia victory.
About Lipscomb
Head coach Kevin O'Brien is in his 14th season at the helm, holding a career record of 142-77-36, all with the Bisons.
Freshman midfielder Tatum Ahlemeyer recently scored off a corner kick against Florida Atlantic.
Game Information
Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT Thursday at Lipscomb Soccer Complex. The match will air on ESPN+.
Follow the Blue Raiders
Follow Middle Tennessee women's soccer on social media: Facebook(@BlueRaiderSoccer), X (@MT_Soccer) and Instagram (@mt_wsoccer).
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