A pivotal matchup in Nashville
The Belmont University women's soccer team will host Marshall on Thursday evening, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Central Time at E.S. Rose Park. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+, giving fans across the country a chance to follow the action.
Belmont opens its season with a 1-2-1 record after a 2-1 victory over Chattanooga, a win highlighted by goals from forward Reagan Ross and midfielder Kate Virtel. Goalkeeper Greta Genie earned five saves in her first half against Louisville, laying a solid foundation for the young squad.
Marshall arrives with a 2-0-1 start after a 3-2 win over Wright State and is seeking its first road victory after a 4-0 loss to High Point earlier in the campaign. The Thundering Herd finished last season 8-5-4 and reached the SBC Championship tournament, but fell in the opening round to ULM.
What’s at stake for both sides
The two programs met earlier in the season, with Marshall edging Belmont in the 86th minute. That narrow loss fuels Belmont’s desire to claim victory at home, while Marshall hopes to break its road‑win drought and build momentum for the remainder of the schedule.
Key players to watch
Greta Genie, a 5'8" junior from Pateadores ECNL, will guard the net for Belmont, while senior forward Reagan Ross, a 5'3" Ohio Premier ECNL standout, and midfielder Kate Virtel, a 5'7" SLSG Navy ECNL player, are expected to contribute offensively.
Their performances will be closely watched not only by fans but also by scouts evaluating the teams’ prospects for the upcoming conference slate.