Road Test in Lafayette
Ole Miss kicked off the 2026 women’s soccer season on the road, defeating Murray State 1‑0 in a dominant performance that featured a 22‑4 shot advantage and a 10‑1 corner kick edge.
The decisive moment came when Katie Ramsden, a sophomore forward, converted her first career goal off a pass from Sarah Granno, marking the sixth goal of the season for the Rebels.
Twelve newcomers, including ten transfers and two freshmen, made their debuts for Ole Miss, among them Isabella Pontieri, who earned a spot on the Hermann Trophy watchlist, while veteran goalkeeper Taylor Prigge returned to the starting lineup and recorded a clean sheet with a single save.
Across the state, Louisiana opened its season with a 4‑1 victory over Southeastern Louisiana, a team that finished the previous year with 33 goals and features high‑scoring threats such as Miku Kurihara and Carson Glenn, who contributed two assists in the opener.
The upcoming clash in Lafayette will be Ole Miss’s first real test away from home, pitting the Rebels’ composure at the back against the Ragin’ Cajuns’ aggressive pressing and potent attack.