Point Park has been ranked fourth in the Mountain East Conference (MEC) Women鈥檚 Soccer Preseason Poll for the north division. The team will be led by Rebecca Pihlgren, last year鈥檚 MEC Freshman of the Year, who scored 11 goals and accumulated 27 points in 2025. Fairmont State tops the north division rankings, bolstered by nine first-place votes and their success as the reigning MEC Champions. West Virginia State leads the south division with eight first-place votes, following their strong performance last season. The Pioneers will kick off their season against Findlay on August 27.

By the Numbers
  • Rebecca Pihlgren scored 11 goals and had 27 points last season, ranking third in goals and second in points in the MEC.
  • Fairmont State received nine out of 12 first-place votes in the preseason poll.
State of Play
  • Fairmont State enters the season as the reigning MEC Champions, returning key players including Valentina Gianinetto.
  • West Virginia State finished last season with a record of 15-5-1, winning the MEC South Division Title.
What's Next

Point Park will look to establish their season with an opening match against Findlay on August 27 and their home conference opener against Wheeling on September 6.

Bottom Line

With a solid returning roster led by a standout player like Pihlgren, Point Park aims to improve upon their fourth ranking and challenge for a higher position in the MEC this season.