The ULM Warhawks are set to host the Jackson State Tigers at Brown Stadium on August 23, kicking off at 1 p.m. The matchup adds another chapter to a series in which the Warhawks have never trailed the Tigers, boasting a 3‑0 all‑time edge.
A historic rivalry resurfaces
Jackson State arrives with a 0‑3 start to the 2026 campaign, having dropped decisions to Mercer, Abilene Christian and McNeese. Senior goalkeeper Taylor Osborn, recently named Preseason SWAC Goalkeeper of the Year, will look to steady a defense that already collected four preseason recognitions.
ULM, meanwhile, rides an 11‑game unbeaten home stretch that has produced a 31‑9 scoring margin and five shutouts. The Warhawks’ series record against the Tigers stands at 3‑0, with the latest victory occurring in 2023.
What makes this encounter especially compelling is the international flavor of the Warhawks roster. Freshman Victoria Vinals became the first player to score since 2018, while Charli Harris is the first freshman since 2022 to register a multi‑goal game. Midfielder Bernadett Stefan, a native of Budapest, traveled more than 5,400 miles to wear the green and gold.
The Warhawks’ next test will be a road trip to Grambling State on August 27 at 5:30 p.m., where they hope to extend their winning ways against another SWAC opponent.