July 21, 2005

BEMIDJI, Minn. -- The Bemidji State University soccer team is set to kick off its ninth season of competition with a quick look at its past as the Beavers hosts their inaugural Alumni game. The August 20th exhibition pits the current BSU roster versus its predecessors.

The BSU offensive attack will be tested as the Beavers' all-time leader in saves, Niki Dalka, is slated to make an appearance between the pipes. With 542 career saves, Dalka currently ranks 13th in the NCAA Division II record books and still holds BSU records for saves in a game (36), season (236) and career (542). Joining Dalka on the Alumni team will be Leigh Nelson, Kim Strom, Jennifer Hutchinson, Jessica Bina and Stacey Montgomery.

In addition to catching up with your favorite soccer alum, the game will provide the first opportunity to catch a glimpse of BSU's new freshman class in action.

The game is scheduled for at 12:00 p.m at the BSU Soccer Field.

Admission is free and the public is encouraged to attend.

If you are an alum of the BSU soccer program and are interested in breaking out the old spikes and shin guards, call head coach Jim Stone at (218) 755- 2773 for more information.

The Beavers are coming off the most successful season in program history. The team went 11-12-0 overall, 3-4 in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play and advanced to the NSIC Tournament semifinals for the first time before bowing out to the eventual champion Winona State University.