Bemidji State soccer opens season with exhibition win over Saint Benedict

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:33 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

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The Bemidji State women's soccer team began its 2026 season with a 4-2 exhibition victory against the College of Saint Benedict at Chet Anderson Stadium on August 21. Head coach Jim Stone, in his 24th season, highlighted the squad's mix of 20 returning players and 13 freshmen. Junior forward Madisen Fritel, along with captains Madeline Davey and Megan Ko, contributed to the scoring. The Beavers will play two more exhibition matches against Wisconsin-Superior and St. Catherine before their season opener on August 28 against Missouri Western.

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•Bemidji State scored four goals in the exhibition match.
•Fritel, Davey, and Waters were among the goal scorers.
•The Beavers will face Wisconsin-Superior and St. Catherine this weekend.
•The official season opener is against Missouri Western on August 28.

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2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Beavers break in new season with large freshman class, plenty of returners in exhibition

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Aug. 21—BEMIDJI — Jim Stone waited for Friday afternoon to come around for months. The Bemidji State women's soccer team's head coach, who is entering his 24th season at the helm, is more than eager to show off his 2026 group. It features 20 returning players and 13 freshmen. At Chet Anderson Stadium on Friday, the Beavers commenced the new campaign with a 4-2 exhibition win over Division ...
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Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 2:33 AM
Beavers break in new season with large freshman class, plenty of returners in exhibition
Aug. 21—BEMIDJI — Jim Stone waited for Friday afternoon to come around for months. The Bemidji State women's soccer team's head coach, who is entering his 24th season at the helm, is more than eager to show off his 2026 group. It features 20 returning players and 13 freshmen. At Chet Anderson Stadium on Friday, the Beavers commenced the new campaign with a 4-2 exhibition win over Division ...

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