The Wildcats kicked off the campaign with a convincing 3‑1 win on the road, a performance highlighted by a brace from Addison Briscoe and a strike from Mikayla Abrenica, while Aliyah Anderson also found the net.
Season Opener Highlights
Their first home appearance is scheduled for Thursday evening at Elmer Gray Stadium, where they will host the Aggies from New Mexico State University. The match is set for 7 p.m. and promises a test of the Wildcats’ early chemistry.
The Aggies arrive after opening the season with back‑to‑back defeats to Arizona State and the University of Arizona, a result that left them ninth in Conference USA a year ago with a 2‑12‑4 record. Their recent struggles have only added urgency to the upcoming clash.
Across town, the University of Texas‑El Paso is adjusting to life in the Mountain West Conference after a 3‑9‑5 finish in Conference USA last season. The Miners have started the new term with a 2‑0 win over Lamar and a 5‑0 thrashing of Sul Ross State, averaging 21 shots per game and testing Wildcat goalkeeper Bella Medrano, who has faced just five attempts so far.
The Wildcats and the Miners last met in El Paso on August 14, 2025, with ACU edging a 1‑0 victory; the two sides will reconvene on Sunday at 1 p.m., a meeting that could further shape both teams’ early narratives.
With a blend of fresh talent and seasoned contributors, the Wildcats are poised to build on their opening triumph as they navigate a demanding schedule that includes tests from both the Aggies and the Miners.