
Southeast Missouri Falls 2-1 to North Alabama in Tight Contest
A late free‑kick goal and a flurry of saves shaped a 2‑1 victory for North Alabama over Southeast Missouri on Sunday.
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A late free‑kick goal and a flurry of saves shaped a 2‑1 victory for North Alabama over Southeast Missouri on Sunday.

The University of North Alabama soccer squad looks to extend its early-season momentum when it hosts Southeast Missouri on August 30. With Anna Fugarino’s brace and Avery Smith’s defensive stand earning conference accolades, the Lions aim to build on a 2‑0‑1 record and a perfect start to their UAC campaign.

With 18 new players added and a core of veterans led by coach John Klein, the Southeast Missouri women's soccer team targets an Ohio Valley Conference championship in the 2026 season.
The Southeast Missouri State women's soccer team adds eighteen newcomers, hoping to capitalize on returning stars and a new attacking philosophy under head coach John Klein.

Glen Carbon native Rachel Kretzer turned a disappointing recruitment outcome into a breakthrough freshman season at Southeast Missouri State, earning a starting role and a spot on the OVC Players to Watch for 2026.

The Redhawks delivered a commanding 7‑0 victory over Kaskaskia College, with multiple players finding the net and a dominant possession statistic that underscores their readiness for the upcoming season

Predicted sixth place in the Ohio Valley Conference, 39 votes, and standout performances from midfielder Rachel Kretzer and defender Laia Amat set the stage for an ambitious campaign.

The Ohio Valley Conference released its 2026 women's soccer preseason poll, positioning SIUE fifth among the league's ten programs. Senior goalkeeper Sarah Bozeman and sophomore forward Tori Bockstadter headline a watch list, while a deep returning core readies the team for an exhibition game and a regular season that begins in August. The tournament bracket, set for November, offers a clear path to the championship.

The Lindenwood women's soccer team tops the 2026 OVC preseason poll with 93 points, driven by standout players and a legacy of recent tournament success.

With 17 newcomers, including New Zealand’s Jasmine Barney, and the return of sophomore Rachel Kretzer, SEMO aims to capitalize on enhanced summer training, deeper goalkeeper options and a revised schedule to avoid last year’s winless stretch.