# Western Kentucky women's soccer season

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/western-kentucky-womens-soccer-season
> Updated: 2026-08-16T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Western Kentucky University women’s soccer team began its 2026 campaign with strong preseason and early season performances.

During a preseason exhibition on August 5, the Hilltoppers defeated Murray State 4-1. The team recorded 19 shots to Murray State’s 3, with goals from Danielle Lewin, April McDonald, Sophia Lezizidis, and Rose Finnegan. Coach Jason Neidell noted the team’s improved play in the second half.

Following the preseason, Western Kentucky secured its first official win of the season on August 16, defeating Indiana State 1-0. Makenna Egan scored the lone goal in the 54th minute after a weather delay. This victory marked the team’s second consecutive shutout, bringing their record to 1-0-1.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Western Kentucky University defeats Indiana State 1-0 in soccer

Western Kentucky University soccer defeated Indiana State 1-0, led by a second-half goal from Makenna Egan.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/western-kentucky-university-defeats-indiana-state-1-0-in-soccer

### 2026-08-06: Western Kentucky women's soccer beats Murray State 4-1 in preseason

Western Kentucky women's soccer defeated Murray State 4-1 in a preseason exhibition on Aug 5, with goals from Lewin, McDonald, Lezizidis and Finnegan, and will face Samford on Aug 7.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/western-kentucky-womens-soccer-beats-murray-state-4-1-in-preseason

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