Women's Soccer

WSOC: Jackson’s Goal Lifts Hilltoppers Past Owls

2026 CUSA Women’s Soccer Championship Central
 
NEWARK, Del. – No. 2 WKU punches their ticket to the semifinal round of the 2026 CUSA Women’s Soccer Championship after defeating No. 7 Kennesaw State Sunday at Stuart & Suzanne Grant Stadium.
 
Game One: No. 2 WKU 1, No. 7 Kennesaw State 0 | Box Score
The Hilltoppers claim the quarterfinal victory over the Owls, 1-0, to advance to the semifinals. After a scoreless first half, WKU’s Mya Jackson found the back of the net to give the Hilltoppers the decisive advantage.
 
The WKU back line stood strong all 90 minutes allowing just one shot and no shots on goal. The lone goal proved to be the difference as the Hilltoppers held off the Owls down the stretch to secure its spot in the semifinals.
 
The Hilltoppers will take on the winner of the Delaware and MTSU contest on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET at Grant Stadium.