Most soccer conferences don't begin playing their conference schedule until a few weeks into the season – but Oklahoma State and Colorado will meet today in Boulder, producing the rarity of a season opener that also is a key conference matchup. Oklahoma State is coming off the best season in the program's history (18-14-0), featuring a Big 12 regular-season title (7-1-2) and second-round NCAA Tournament appearance. The Cowgirls have seven starters returning while CU returns six starters from its 2008 team (14-5-4/6-2-2 Big-12; NCAA first round). These teams played to a 1-1 tie in 2008, also at CU.