Home Opener Preview
The Purdue Fort Wayne women's soccer team is set to open its home schedule on August 23 at 1 p.m. at the Hefner Soccer Complex, welcoming the University of Southern Indiana to the field.
The Mastodons will meet a Southern Indiana squad that began the season with a 0‑2‑1 record, having dropped decisions to Middle Tennessee and Akron before playing to a scoreless draw with Wright State in its opener.
Series History and Recent Results
The all‑time series between the two programs stands at 3‑3, and the most recent encounter ended in a 6‑1 victory for Southern Indiana in Evansville last season. Purdue Fort Wayne had previously won three straight one‑goal games before that matchup.
Returning standouts for Southern Indiana include junior defender Emma Schut, sophomore defender Tierney Mullady, forward Payton Seymour and defender Ava Hess, all of whom earned spots on the 2026 Preseason Players to Watch List.
Mastodons’ Key Contributors
Senior forward Morgan Gallagher has been a playmaking force for Purdue Fort Wayne, dishing out 11 assists that tie her for third in program history.
Freshman Kailey Hansen also made her mark in the season opener, scoring her first collegiate goal in the 63rd minute of a 7‑1 loss at Purdue.
Road Trip Ahead
After the home opener, the Mastodons will travel to face Central Michigan on August 27 and Eastern Illinois on August 30, looking to rebound from a challenging start.