
GCU Holds On for 1-1 Draw at UC Irvine
Grand Canyon University fought back from an early lead to share points with UC Irvine, highlighting key performances and a looming showdown on campus.
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Grand Canyon University fought back from an early lead to share points with UC Irvine, highlighting key performances and a looming showdown on campus.

The Grand Canyon University women's soccer team is gearing up for its first road stretch of the season, with senior forward Amanda Adams already shaping the offense after a standout performance that earned her Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week honors.

Texas junior forward Alicia Riggins scored the only goal in the 48th minute, giving the Longhorns a narrow win over the Lopes in their season opener.

The Lopes surged to a 2-0 lead by the 17th minute, outshooting Buffalo 16-0 before halftime and never looked back.

Grand Canyon University’s women’s soccer team will host Buffalo and Texas in a weekend that pits two unbeaten squads against the Lopes, while key players and new transfers aim to propel the program toward a top‑four finish in the Mountain West.
Arizona Soccer lost its 2026 opener to Grand Canyon University 2-0 after weather interruptions, missing multiple scoring opportunities while the opposition capitalized on limited chances.

Grand Canyon University’s Lopes secured a 2-0 win over Arizona in a delayed season opener, featuring goals from Sabrina Guzman and Sophia Rubano, freshmen debuts, and a 3-5-2 system that emphasized attacking pressure.

The Lopes aim to climb from sixth to fourth in the Mountain West, driven by standout performances from goalkeeper Emma Knack, forward Ellie Johannes and forward Amanda Adams.