Lamar University's women's soccer team has unveiled its 2026 schedule, featuring 18 total games and nine home matches at the LU Soccer Complex, including five Southland Conference encounters. Coach Nathan Kogut emphasized the strategy behind scheduling opponents from larger conferences to enhance their competition level ahead of conference play. The season opens with exhibitions and a challenging early road stretch before transitioning to home games and conference action, culminating in the SLC Tournament in mid-November.

By the Numbers
  • 18 total games in the 2026 season.
  • 9 home matches at the LU Soccer Complex, including 5 in Southland Conference play.
State of Play
  • Regular season includes early road matches against UTEP, Louisiana Tech, Rice, and Tarleton State.
  • The Southland Conference season kicks off on Sept. 17 against UT Rio Grande Valley.
What's Next

The Cardinals will prepare for their exhibitions in August, aiming for a strong start as they transition into conference competition. Attention will be on their performance during the early road schedule and the impact of new opponents on their overall readiness for the season.

Bottom Line

Lamar soccer aims to leverage a competitive schedule in 2026 to maximize their preparedness for a successful Southland Conference title run. The focus on strategic matchups and balanced playing styles could be critical to their success this season.