Vikings Head to Sacramento State for First Conference Road Test

PORTLAND, Ore. - Coming off a successful opening weekend of conference action, the Portland State women's soccer team is rested and ready for its first Big Sky road match of the season at Sacramento State on Sunday, Oct. 1 (1:00 pm).

PORTLAND STATE (4-5-1, 1-0-1 BSC) at SACRAMENTO STATE (3-5-3, 1-0-1 BSC)
Sunday, Oct. 1 | 1:00pm | Sacramento, Calif. (Hornet Stadium)
All-Time Series: SAC leads, 15-11-3
Last Meeting: T 0-0 (Oct. 2, 2022)
SAC 2022 Record: 4-9-5 (4th place BSC)
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VIKINGS' LAST TIME OUT - VS. UNC AND NAU- The Vikings are heading into the second weekend of conference action with four points, tied for first place in the conference. Their season opener ended in thrilling fashion, when Ocean Rideout netted the game-winner with less than two minute to play, resulting in a 2-1 win over Northern Colorado. On Sunday, the Vikings hosted the preseason Big SKy favorite Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, playing to a 0-0 tie.

BIG SKY OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK - Senior forward Raniyah Burton had a career weekend, earning her first career Big Sky Offensive Player of the Week honor on Tuesday, Sept. 19. The 5'2 forward scored three goals and notched one assist for a team-high total of seven points. Her first career brace came against the Highlanders on Friday, netting the game-winning goal in the 83rd minute before adding another in the 85th. Burton's goals were scored 1 minute and 39 seconds apart, the second-fastest consecutive goals scored by an individual in program history. She finished the weekend with a goal and an assist in the Vikings' win at CSUN.

THE GREEN STREAK - Fifth-year defender Hailey Green holds one of the longest complete-game streaks in the NCAA, playing 30 consecutive matches without leaving the field. Green's streak spans across three seasons, dating back to Oct. 17, 2021. She enters Friday's match having played 2,720 consecutive minutes on the Vikings' back line.

BETWEEN THE PIPES - Sophomore Natalie Cunningham and graduate transfer Eden Millan have both seen action in goal for the Vikings this season. Making her first career start in the season opener against New Mexico State on Aug. 17, Cunningham was impressive in the net, recording 10 saves in the contest. Millan has tallied 15 saves in four appearances, earning her first win over Northern Colorado. Cunningham (3-3-0) has 30 saves in seven appearances, allowing eight goals. Her .600 save percentage ranks fourth in the Big Sky.

KATIE BURTON'S 30TH WIN - The Vikings' win over CSUN marked Portland State Head Coach Katie Burton's 30th career win. Burton joined Laura Scott as just the second coach in program history to reach the milestone. 17 of Burton's victories have been against Big Sky opponents.

OFFENSIVE NUMBERS

The Vikings attempted 31 shots in their win against Pacific, the second-most in a single match in program history
With 146 shots over 10 matches, the Vikings' 15.60 shots per game average ranks second in the Big SKy behind NAU
The Vikings have recorded a double-digit shot count in 9 of their 10 matches this season
Second half goals have been crucial for PSU, scoring nine of its 13 goals this season in the final 45 minutes

OFFENSIVE LEADERS

Abi Hoffman leads the Vikings with 32 shots, averaging 3.20 shots per game which leads the conference
Hoffman leads the Vikings with four goals
Both Burton and Hoffman have scored their first career braces this season. Hoffman netted a pair of goals against Pacific (Aug 27), while Burton notched hers last weekend against UC Riverside
Eight Vikings have recorded an assist this season. Elle Frazier leads the way with two

2022 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

Made their 14th appearance in the Big Sky Tournament
Secured the program's highest Big Sky Tournament seed since 2014 (3-seed)
Notched the first five-win season since 2018
Posted three consecutive shutouts to open Big Sky competition for the first time in program history
Opened Big Sky play 4-0-1 which marked their best start to conference action since 2013
Claimed their first wins over Northern Colorado, Montana, and Weber State since 2016

UP NEXT: The Vikings will host their final two home matches of the season next week at Hillsboro Stadium. They'll open the weekend against Idaho on Friday, Oct 6 followed by Eastern Washington on Sunday, Oct. 8.

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Players Mentioned

#10 Hailey Green: D; 5' 8"; Senior; Hailey Green

#29 Abi Hoffman: MF; 5' 8"; Sophomore; Abi Hoffman

#0 Natalie Cunningham: GK; 5' 11"; Freshman; Natalie Cunningham

#8 Raniyah Burton: F; 5' 2"; Senior; Raniyah Burton

#14 Elle Frazier: MF/F; 5' 7"; Sophomore; Elle Frazier

#6 Ocean Rideout: F; 5' 7"; Sophomore; Ocean Rideout

#1 Eden Millan: GK; 5' 4"; Graduate Student; Eden Millan

Players Mentioned

#10 Hailey Green
: 5' 8"; Senior; Hailey Green
: D

#29 Abi Hoffman
: 5' 8"; Sophomore; Abi Hoffman
: MF

#0 Natalie Cunningham
: 5' 11"; Freshman; Natalie Cunningham
: GK

#8 Raniyah Burton
: 5' 2"; Senior; Raniyah Burton
: F

#14 Elle Frazier
: 5' 7"; Sophomore; Elle Frazier
: MF/F

#6 Ocean Rideout
: 5' 7"; Sophomore; Ocean Rideout
: F

#1 Eden Millan
: 5' 4"; Graduate Student; Eden Millan
: GK