Emilia Lieber stepped up to the spot in the 2026 home opener for Presbyterian College’s women’s soccer squad and delivered a decisive penalty that sealed a 2‑0 victory over Newberry.
A native of Germany and a senior striker, Lieber has already etched her name into the program’s early history with three career goals, two of which arrived as game‑winning strikes during her sophomore year.
The Blue Hose have opened the season without a loss or a tie, outscoring opponents 5‑1 under head coach Matt Smith, whose third year brings a renewed sense of optimism.
The win was made possible in part by a long‑standing apparel agreement between the college and Adidas, a partnership that has been in place since 2015 and is represented on the field by Game One, an Adidas‑affiliated equipment dealer.
A Historic Road Trip Looms
Next week the team travels to face North Dakota in a matchup that marks the first meeting between the two institutions, a test that could further cement the Blue Hose’s perfect start.
Sophomore forward Maddie Smith also found the net with a game‑winning goal earlier this season, underscoring a depth of talent that bodes well for the road ahead.