Texas Tech’s women’s soccer program is kicking off the 2026 season with a pair of high‑profile contests in Hawaii, a milestone that comes as the Red Raiders sit inside the top 25 of both the Preseason United Soccer Coaches Poll and the TopDrawer Soccer rankings.
Aloha Beginnings
On Thursday, August 13, the team will travel to Lower Campus Stadium in Honolulu to face the University of Hawaii at 9 p.m. Central Time, a match that will not be streamed live but will feature real‑time statistical tracking.
Just a day later, on Sunday, August 14, Texas Tech will meet Seattle University at 6 p.m. CT on the same island, continuing a West Coast road swing that promises competitive testing early in the schedule.
The Red Raiders arrived in Hawaii riding the momentum of a 4‑1 exhibition victory over New Mexico, a game that highlighted an explosive offense led by freshmen such as Kylie Bahr, who recorded two assists, and Skylar Haase, who found the net before the half‑hour mark.
Freshman Fireworks
Goals from Raleigh Greason, Diana Asta Gudmundsdottir and Mattie Neves completed the scoring, while goalkeeper Addie Todd made four saves to preserve the lead. Texas Tech outshot New Mexico 11‑8 and converted all five corner attempts, underscoring a dominant early performance.
Live statistical feeds will be available for both Hawaii fixtures, allowing fans to follow every shot, pass and save as the season unfolds, a feature that aligns with the growing digital engagement around college soccer.
With the 2026 campaign marking only the second time in three years that Texas Tech has entered the season ranked in both major polls, the Red Raiders hope to translate early rankings into sustained success, leveraging a blend of veteran leadership and the spark provided by their emerging talent.