The Oral Roberts women's soccer team kicks off its 2026 season against Central Arkansas on August 12 at 7 PM in Conway, Arkansas. After dominating the Summit League in 2025, the Golden Eagles aim to defend their title, having been selected to finish first in the preseason coaches' poll with 48 points. The team has strengthened its roster with 13 newcomers for this season.

By the Numbers
  • ORU was awarded six of eight first-place votes in the Summit League Preseason Coaches Poll.
  • Last season, ORU opened with a 2-0 loss while Coach Austin Risenhoover holds a 1-2-1 record in season openers.
State of Play
  • UCA has a slight historical edge over ORU with a record of 5-4 in head-to-head matchups.
  • Under Coach Risenhoover, ORU is winless in road season openers (0-2-1).
What's Next

The outcome against Central Arkansas will set the tone for ORU's season, with a need to capitalize on their strong roster improvements to aim for continued success in the Summit League.

Bottom Line

As the Golden Eagles embark on their season, the match against UCA is crucial鈥攕uccess could reinforce their championship ambitions and validate their preseason praise.