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After a stint at Cal State Fullerton that culminated in an NCAA Regional appearance, Jason Dietrich is back at East Carolina University, where he will assist new pitching coach Jake Agnos and help steer the program toward its next championship chapter.
The Wildcats dominated East Texas A&M 3-0, with goals from Shakira Kafero-Roberts, Addison Briscoe and Audrey Coppinger, improving their record to 2-1-2 ahead of a September 3 match against Tulsa at Hurricane Soccer Stadium.
The Aggies will open the season at home before embarking on a series of road challenges, including matchups with USC, BYU and a California tournament, before concluding the nonconference portion against Utah Valley, Weber State and Idaho.
The 2026 Big West Women's Soccer Preseason Coaches' Poll places UC San Diego ninth, but the Tritons are determined to turn that ranking into a championship run.