
Cleveland State Women’s Soccer Opens Season with 3-0 Defeat to Duquesne
Cleveland State Women's Soccer lost 3-0 to Duquesne in their home opener, with the Vikings creating chances but failing to convert.
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Cleveland State Women's Soccer lost 3-0 to Duquesne in their home opener, with the Vikings creating chances but failing to convert.

Cleveland State opens its 2026 women's soccer campaign at home against Duquesne, looking to rebound from a tough road trip while Duquesne seeks its first win.

A penalty kick sparked Eastern Kentucky's second-half surge, turning a 0-0 deadlock into a 5-0 victory that extinguished Cleveland State's perfect home record and sets the stage for a much-anticipated home debut against Duquesne.

The Eastern Kentucky University women's soccer team hosts Cleveland State on August 16, marking the start of a season that promises fresh talent, historic rivalries, and a chance to build on a strong home record.

The Vikings fell 3-0 to Kent State in their season opener, with the Golden Flashes controlling possession and outshot the team despite a lone goal from a corner kick.

The Vikings open the 2026 campaign with back‑to‑back road matches against Kent State and Eastern Kentucky, teams that bring both familiar rivals and new challenges.

The Flashes will host the Vikings at Zoeller Field on Thursday at 7 p.m., showcasing returning scorers Samantha Miller and Josie Morgan alongside new All‑American forward Lila Simon.