MARION, Ind. - Indiana Wesleyan women's soccer has released their schedule for the upcoming 2026 season. Head Coach Hannah Shay will enter her 2nd season leading the Wildcats after a 15-4-1 record in her opening year. IWU finished last season with that 15-4-1 overall record and a second place finish in the Crossroads League regular season. The season concluded in the NAIA National Championship Round of 16 against the eventual champions, Keiser University.
The upcoming regular season features 18 matches, with 9 taking place at IWU Soccer Field. The Wildcats will kick off their season on the road against the University of Northwestern Ohio on August 20th. The first home match will be two days later as IWU welcomes Saint Xavier University on August 22nd. Of the 9 non-conference opponents, 4 will be previous matchups from the 2025 season. Crossroads League play begins on September 23rd on the road against the Cougars of Spring Arbor. The Wildcats' upcoming schedule will feature 7 opponents that qualified for the NAIA National Championship last season and 4 that advanced to at least the Round of 16.
SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
- August 20 | at University of Northwestern Ohio | Season Opener & 2025 NAIA First Round Appearance
- August 22 | vs. Saint Xavier University | Home Opener
- August 27 | vs. University of Science & Arts (Okla.) | 2025 NAIA Second Round Appearance
- September 5 | vs. University of the Cumberlands (Ky.) | 2025 NAIA National Champion Runner-Ups
- September 23 | vs. Spring Arbor | Crossroads League Opener & 2025 NAIA Second Round Appearance
- September 26 | vs. Taylor | Rivalry Game & 2025 NAIA Round of 16 Appearance
- September 30 | at Grace | 2025 NAIA Round of 16 Appearance
- October 17 | vs. Saint Francis (Ind.) | Senior Day
- October 24 | vs. Marian | Homecoming & 2025 NAIA Quarterfinal Appearance
HOME SCHEDULE
- August 22 | vs. Saint Xavier (Ill.)
- August 27 | vs. Science & Arts (Okla.)
- September 5 | vs. Cumberlands (Ky.)
- September 16 | vs. Indiana University East
- September 26 | vs. Taylor
- October 3 | vs. Huntington
- October 14 | vs. Mount Vernon Nazarene
- October 17 | vs. Saint Francis (Ind.)
- October 24 | vs. Marian
For a complete view of the schedule, click
HERE.
Season and single-game tickets will go on sale at a later date.
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