TicketsCINCINNATI - The University of Cincinnati women's soccer team faces Eastern Illinois for a 1 p.m. kickoff on Sunday at Gettler Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Bearcats will continue at home to host Kansas for their Big 12 home opener at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18.
Cincinnati's match versus Eastern Illinois will be broadcast nationally on ESPN+.
// SERIES HISTORY
Cincinnati has faced Eastern Illinois once in its history, with the Bearcats holding a 1-0 edge.
The series started in 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio, resulting in a 5-0 win for the Bearcats.
// LAST TIME OUT
Cincinnati defeated Northern Kentucky, 2-1, on Sunday at NKU Soccer Complex in Highland Heights, Ky.
Cincinnati took the lead in the 23rd minute when sophomore Bryana Gaynor found the back of the net after a header attempt from Tiana Campbell landed in front of her, allowing Gaynor to finish with her knee.
After halftime, Northern Kentucky leveled the match at 1-1 in the 66th minute.
Campbell put Cincinnati back in front in the 73rd minute after a shot from Lexi O’Shea hit the crossbar and fell to Campbell, who finished the rebound into the net.
The Bearcats outshot the Norse, 14-8, with Campbell and freshman Braelyn Even leading Cincinnati with four shots apiece. O’Shea added two shots, while Gaynor recorded one.
Goalkeeper Amber Brandon recorded a season-high three saves.
// 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 two goals away from the 30-goal milestone.
Transfer graduate goalkeeper Brylee Borgman is 30 saves from 100 career saves.
// A WIN WOULD…
Keep UC's unbeaten streak alive versus EIU.
Give Cincinnati its longest win streak this season.