Home Opener Looms
The Marist women's soccer squad is set to host Colgate on Thursday, August 20, at 4 p.m. at Tenney Stadium, marking the first home game of the 2026 season. The matchup will be the sixth meeting between the two programs, and Marist will be eager to turn the page after a 2‑0 defeat in its season opener.
Marist opened the campaign with a narrow loss to Binghamton, conceding goals in the 70th and 80th minutes. Despite the setback, the team showed moments of attacking intent, with Caroline Liptak and Mia Katchouni each registering two shots and Peduto adding a shot on goal from the bench. Goalkeeper Samantha Graf played the full 90 minutes between the posts.
Colgate arrives with a 0‑2‑0 record after defeats to Pepperdine (3‑1) and Long Beach State (1‑0). The Raiders have yet to find the back of the net in the early season, but Jocelyn Rowe remains the only goal scorer to date. In goal, Ella Poppinga has already accumulated 14 saves, keeping the team competitive despite the losses.
Historically, the series favors Colgate, with Marist holding a 0‑4‑1 record against them. The most recent encounter on August 21, 2025, ended in a 2‑1 victory for Colgate, underscoring the Raiders' edge. Nonetheless, Marist will look to leverage home‑field advantage and the experience of its senior players to shift the momentum.
Looking Ahead
The next test for Marist will come on Sunday, August 23, when they host Fordham at 7 p.m. The schedule promises a busy stretch, and the coaching staff hopes the early games will provide valuable lessons as the team fine‑tunes its tactics and chemistry.