TicketsCINCINNATI - The University of Cincinnati women's soccer team travels to Ball State for a 1 p.m. kickoff on Sunday at Briner Sports Complex in Muncie, Ind.
The Bearcats will continue on the road to compete against Central Michigan at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3 at CMU Soccer/Lacrosse Complex in Mount Pleasant, Mich.
Cincinnati's match versus Ball State will be broadcast nationally on ESPN+.
Cincinnati vs Ball State Game Notes
// SERIES HISTORY
Cincinnati has faced Ball State one time its history, with the Bearcats holding a 1-0 edge.
The series started in 2021 in Cincinnati resulting in a 2-1 win for the Bearcats.
// LAST TIME OUT
Cincinnati played to a 0-0 draw against Bowling Green on Sunday inside Gettler Stadium.
Cincinnati and Bowling Green traded opportunities throughout the match, but neither team was able to convert.
The Bearcats finished with five shots, four on goal and two corner kicks, while BGSU recorded four shots, two on goal and four corner kicks.
The Bearcats created a trio of scoring opportunities in the first half from Lexi O'Shea, Joy Kimwemwe and Molly Cochran.
In the 72nd minute, UC goalkeeper Amber Brandon made a one-on-one save to keep the match level.
Transfers Amber Branum and Katelyn Jamie made their Bearcat debuts in the match.
// RETURNING STRENGTHS
Cincinnati returns five starters from last season, including Anna Barber, who started every match (19), along with Emma Gioffre (18 starts) and Carly Oubs (16 starts). Four of Uc's 12 returners appeared in double-digit games for the Red & Black.
While the Bearcats will miss starting goalkeeper Camryn Miller, they return their main defensive line, featuring Gioffre, Oubs, and Christa Gibbons.
// NEW CATS ON THE BLOCK
The Bearcats welcome six transfers and eight freshman to the 2026 roster. Cincinnati's freshman class includes Molly Kubistek, Joelle Bader, Braelyn Even, Rhegan Coombs, Jade Dubois, Allysia Iaquinto, Brooklynn Schomaker and Vanessa Kaminski-Roth.
Transfers Brylee Borgman (Central Michigan), Vanessa Manoil (Daytona State), Amber Branum (Wright State), Katelyn Jamie (DePaul), Tiana Campbell (Concord) and Ally Gilbert (Rhode Island) also join the Bearcats.
// MILESTONE WATCH
Transfer junior forward Tiana Campbell is three goals away from the 30-goal milestone.
Transfer graduate goalkeeper Brylee Borgman is 30 saves from 100 career saves.
// A WIN WOULD…
Continue UC's win streak versus Ball State.