Columbus State University Women's Soccer team has been named the 2026 Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Preseason favorite after receiving three first-place votes and 73 points, narrowly beating North Georgia with 71 points. Three Cougars鈥擬ia Robinson, Kelsey Croft, and Payton Conti鈥攅arned spots on the PBC Preseason All-Conference Team. CSU comes off a strong 2025 season where they won their third consecutive PBC Tournament Championship and concluded the year with a record of 14-6-1. The team is set to begin the 2026 season on August 27 against Florida Southern.

By the Numbers
  • CSU received 73 points and 3 first-place votes in the PBC Preseason Poll.
  • North Georgia earned 71 points and 6 first-place votes.
  • Columbus State finished the 2025 season with a record of 14-6-1.
State of Play
  • CSU enters the season as reigning PBC Tournament Champions.
  • The Cougars had a strong finish to the last season, winning 10 of their last 12 matches.
What's Next

The Cougars will kick off their 2026 campaign on August 27, facing Florida Southern. This season will be crucial for maintaining their championship momentum.

Bottom Line

CSU's selection as PBC favorite highlights their successful past season, but they must capitalize on their star players and maintain consistency to defend their title effectively.