Thursday, September 3
Riverside, Calif.
7:00 PM
California Baptist University
vs
University of North Alabama
WSOC Preview: CBU Welcomes North Alabama for Thursday Night Matchup
9/1/2026 3:22:00 PM | Women's Soccer
RIVERSIDE – The Lancers are back in action on Thursday as they host their fourth straight home game with North Alabama coming to town for a 7 p.m. kickoff.
The Lancers (3-0-1) have been strong at home, having yet to allow a goal during the 2026 season, while the Lions (3-0-1) have also yet to lose and have scored 13 goals through four matches.
Match Info
Opponent: North Alabama
Date: Thursday, September 3rd
Time: 7 p.m. (PT)
Location: CBU Soccer Stadium | Riverside, Calif.
TV: ESPN+
Live Stats: HERE
Series History
This will be the first meeting between the two teams.
CBU Team Analysis
CBU continues to find contributions throughout its lineup, with four different Lancers scoring through the first four matches. In last Thursday's 2-0 win over UC Santa Barbara, graduate defender Taylor Held and freshman forward Bella D'Amico each scored their first goals of the season. Senior midfielder Anja Jestrovic also played a key role in the attack with three assists.
The Lancers have outshot their opponents 41-32 while maintaining a perfect defensive record, extending their clean-sheet streak to four consecutive matches. Graduate goalkeeper Mikayla O'Brien, Held, senior midfielder Rainie Clark and sophomore defender Mikaela Burchell have anchored a defense that has limited opposing opportunities in the box and helped keep play in the midfield. Freshman defender Jaelynn Hillenbrand also made her first career start against UC Santa Barbara and played more than half of the match.
O'Brien and D'Amico were recognized for their performances this week, with O'Brien earning Big West Defensive Player of the Week honors and D'Amico being named Big West Rookie of the Week. O'Brien recorded her third shutout of the season against UC Santa Barbara, while D'Amico scored her first collegiate goal in the victory.
Following the win over UC Santa Barbara, the Lancers moved into first place in the IWSOC West Regional Poll.
Scouting the Lions
North Alabama was picked to finish third in the United Athletic Conference (UAC) preseason poll and has featured a balanced attack early in the season, with nine different players finding the back of the net. The Lions have averaged 18 shots and nearly eight corners per game, while Gizelle El Assal has contributed three assists and Meg Welsh has added two goals and two assists.
Tickets for Thursday's matchup can be found HERE.
The Lancers (3-0-1) have been strong at home, having yet to allow a goal during the 2026 season, while the Lions (3-0-1) have also yet to lose and have scored 13 goals through four matches.
Match Info
Opponent: North Alabama
Date: Thursday, September 3rd
Time: 7 p.m. (PT)
Location: CBU Soccer Stadium | Riverside, Calif.
TV: ESPN+
Live Stats: HERE
Series History
This will be the first meeting between the two teams.
CBU Team Analysis
CBU continues to find contributions throughout its lineup, with four different Lancers scoring through the first four matches. In last Thursday's 2-0 win over UC Santa Barbara, graduate defender Taylor Held and freshman forward Bella D'Amico each scored their first goals of the season. Senior midfielder Anja Jestrovic also played a key role in the attack with three assists.
The Lancers have outshot their opponents 41-32 while maintaining a perfect defensive record, extending their clean-sheet streak to four consecutive matches. Graduate goalkeeper Mikayla O'Brien, Held, senior midfielder Rainie Clark and sophomore defender Mikaela Burchell have anchored a defense that has limited opposing opportunities in the box and helped keep play in the midfield. Freshman defender Jaelynn Hillenbrand also made her first career start against UC Santa Barbara and played more than half of the match.
O'Brien and D'Amico were recognized for their performances this week, with O'Brien earning Big West Defensive Player of the Week honors and D'Amico being named Big West Rookie of the Week. O'Brien recorded her third shutout of the season against UC Santa Barbara, while D'Amico scored her first collegiate goal in the victory.
Following the win over UC Santa Barbara, the Lancers moved into first place in the IWSOC West Regional Poll.
Scouting the Lions
North Alabama was picked to finish third in the United Athletic Conference (UAC) preseason poll and has featured a balanced attack early in the season, with nine different players finding the back of the net. The Lions have averaged 18 shots and nearly eight corners per game, while Gizelle El Assal has contributed three assists and Meg Welsh has added two goals and two assists.
Tickets for Thursday's matchup can be found HERE.
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