WKU Soccer wraps up its preseason with an exhibition match against Samford on August 7 at 2 PM at the WKU Soccer Complex, where admission is free. The Hilltoppers secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Murray State in their previous exhibition, showcasing a strong second half. Key players include Danielle Lewin, April McDonald, and goalkeeper Maggie Bellair. The team, led by Jason Neidell in his 26th season, will kick off the regular season at home against Missouri on August 13, following a solid 9-5-3 record last season.

By the Numbers
  • WKU finished last season with a 9-5-3 overall record.
  • Samford posted a 13-3-5 overall record last season and won the SoCon Tournament.
State of Play
  • WKU's exhibition performance highlighted a balanced offense with four distinct scorers against Murray State.
  • Samford enters the match after a comeback win against Ole Miss.
What's Next

WKU is poised to open its official season against Missouri, relying on returning talent like Georgia Liapis and Makenna Egan to maintain momentum from a successful preseason.

Bottom Line

The exhibition match serves as a critical gauge for WKU as they transition into the season, building on last year's success and preparing to defend their conference championship.