The Northern Michigan University women's soccer team is gearing up for a pivotal weekend on the road, traveling to Cedarville, Ohio to take on Cedarville University and Northwood University in two key Midwest Region contests.
Just a week earlier the 'Cats secured back‑to‑back home victories, edging #16 St. Cloud State 3‑2 and edging Minnesota Duluth 2‑1 thanks to a late strike by Addison Frantti, a performance that coach Erin Egolf praised for the squad’s resilience and ability to recover from early deficits.
Entering the new week the team sits fourth in the Midwest Region behind Grand Valley State, Ashland and McKendree, while their upcoming opponents bring contrasting narratives: Cedarville University, currently sixth in the region and accustomed to deep NCAA Tournament runs under head coach Jonathan Meade, and Northwood University, which has stumbled early in 2026 but returns star forward Mari Jackson, last season’s leading scorer.
Coach Egolf has underscored the physical nature of the upcoming fixtures and the need for consistent performances, noting that the team must stay disciplined to navigate the heightened intensity of the matches.
Schedule and Venues
The first showdown is set for Thursday evening, September 3, at 7 p.m. ET at the Yellow Jacket Soccer Complex, where the 'Cats will face Cedarville University on their home turf. Two days later, the team will travel to a neutral site in Cedarville for a noon ET contest on Saturday, September 5, against the Northwood Timberwolves.
With both matches offering opportunities to climb the regional rankings, the squad is focused on translating its early-season momentum into sustained success as the season progresses.