The Bruins will take the field at Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium under the lights on Sunday, with kickoff scheduled for 6:00 p.m. CT. The match pits Belmont against the Louisville Cardinals, a program that finished the 2025 season with a 10‑5‑4 record and a recent run to the second round of the NCAA Championship.
Season Overview
Belmont closed out the 2025 campaign with a 4‑6‑7 overall record and a 2‑4‑3 mark in league play, falling just one point short of a conference tournament berth. The team opened the season with a 1‑1‑1 start after a decisive win over Chattanooga, and the offense has shown flashes of potency, outshooting Louisville 13‑6 in their most recent meeting.
Key contributors for the Bruins include goalkeeper Greta Genie, who earned MVC goalkeeper of the week honors after a career‑high 10‑save performance against Samford, and forwards Reagan Ross and Kate Virtel, both of whom helped generate chances in the latest outing. Meg Howard and Brooklynn Rivers also bring depth to the attacking options.
Opponent Insight
Louisville entered the season with a strong 10‑5‑4 slate and a 4‑2‑3 conference record, ultimately securing an NCAA tournament spot before bowing out in the second round to Kansas. The Cardinals had previously edged Belmont 2‑1 in 2016, a game that went to overtime after Belmont held an early lead. That encounter ended with Louisville clinching victory in the 98th minute, a memory that adds extra intrigue to the upcoming rematch.
Beyond the win‑loss column, the match offers Belmont a chance to test its progress against a team that has consistently competed at a high level. For Louisville, the game represents an opportunity to build momentum after a challenging season, while for the Bruins it serves as a platform to showcase the development of players like Greta Genie, Reagan Ross, and Kate Virtel on a national stage.