College Soccer Matchups
Women's soccer teams prepare for crucial nonconference matchups across the country this week.
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Clarkson first-year player earned Liberty League Rookie of the Week honors after recording at least one point in all three matches during the tournament sweep.
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Plattsburgh goalkeeper Desiree DuBois opened the season with a 0.40 goals-against average, 13 saves and a .929 save percentage.
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Temple has dominated the brief series with Le Moyne, winning the first meeting 4-0 in 2024 and the second 1-0 in 2025.
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Eastern Illinois limited opponents to five shots on goal across its two matches last week, including only one from Purdue Fort Wayne in the Panthers’ 3-0 victory.
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After missing the opening matches because of injury, Eastern Illinois forward Tetteh scored twice against Purdue Fort Wayne; her first-half header was the sixth game-winning goal of her career, tying her for eighth on the program’s career list.
Women's college soccer teams take the field this week with contrasting momentum. Clarkson Athletics arrives at Plattsburgh State on Wednesday fresh off a tournament sweep and two straight shutouts. Meanwhile, Le Moyne Athletics hosts Temple on Thursday fighting to snap a 1-7 start, and Eastern Illinois juggles back-to-back matches against Illinois State and Cincinnati after stunning a Ball State loss with a 3-0 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne.
Conference honors this week recognized Eastern Illinois' defensive wall. Eastern Illinois Athletics named goalkeeper Ella Kratochvil and defender Colleen Bauer to Ohio Valley Conference weekly honors after the pair limited opponents to five shots on goal across two matches. Senior forward Alex Tetteh returned from injury to score twice and reach 20 career goals.
Clarkson's Shutout Streak Meets Elite Plattsburgh Defense
Clarkson arrives in Plattsburgh unbeaten in its last two matches, both shutouts capping the Mayor's Cup Tournament sweep. Freshman forward Thea Armistead earned Liberty League Rookie of the Week after recording at least one point in all three opening games. Clarkson Athletics distributed offense across five different goal scorers early in the season.
Plattsburgh State opens 2–0–1 and leans on goalkeeper Desiree DuBois. Plattsburgh State Athletics reported DuBois has posted a 0.40 goals-against average with 13 saves and a .929 save percentage through early matches. Clarkson has beaten Plattsburgh the last two times they met, winning 3–0 in 2024 and 1–0 in 2025.
Le Moyne Faces Steep Temple Series History
Le Moyne hosts Temple on Thursday seeking its first win in five games. The Dolphins enter 1–7–0 and face an opponent that has dominated their brief matchup history. Temple Athletics won the first meeting 4–0 in 2024 and followed with a 1–0 shutout in 2025. Temple arrives 4–2–0 after recent losses.
Both teams enter Thursday looking to build momentum before conference play intensifies. Le Moyne Athletics framed the match as a chance to reset after a difficult nonconference stretch. The game starts at 4:00 p.m. at Ted Grant Field in Syracuse, New York.
Eastern Illinois Defensive Wall Propels Playoff Positioning
Eastern Illinois hosts Illinois State on Thursday and travels to Cincinnati on Sunday. The Panthers sit 2–2–2 after rebounding from a 1–0 road loss to Ball State with a dominant 3–0 win over Purdue Fort Wayne. Eastern Illinois Athletics credited stifling defense, noting the team allowed just five shots on goal across two matches, including a single shot from Purdue Fort Wayne.
Senior forward Alex Tetteh scored twice against Purdue Fort Wayne in her return from injury, with her first-half header marking her sixth career game-winning goal. That milestone tied her for eighth all-time in program history. Goalkeeper Ella Kratochvil now holds 18 career clean sheets, ranking third in Eastern Illinois history.
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