Lamar University women's soccer is set to begin its 2026 season with an away match against UTEP in El Paso on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Central. The Cardinals enter this season with a strong preseason performance, having achieved a 2-0 record, including a notable 1-0 victory over UL Monroe. Sydney Williams, a former UTEP player, will play against her old team after earning All-Freshman honors last season. Historically, the Cardinals have struggled in season openers on the road, boasting a 2-6 record.

By the Numbers
  • The Cardinals scored 6 goals and conceded 0 in their 2 preseason matches.
  • Lamar University has a 2-6 record in season openers on the road (not including neutral games).
State of Play
  • Lamar's last season opener win was in 2020 against Texas State.
  • UTEP had a 3-9-5 record last season, averaging 0.76 goals per game.
What's Next

Following the match against UTEP, the Cardinals will return to host Sam Houston at the LU Soccer Complex on Sunday at 7 p.m.

Bottom Line

The Cardinals aim to build on their preseason success as they strive for a strong start in El Paso, leveraging their recent momentum while facing a UTEP team that struggled last season.