2026 CUSA Women’s Soccer Championship Central
Championship Bracket (PDF)
 
NEWARK, Del. – No. 5 NM State advances to the semifinal round of the 2026 CUSA Women’s Soccer Championship after defeating No. 4 FIU Sunday night at Stuart & Suzanne Grant Stadium.
 
Game Four: No. 5 NM State 2, No. 4 FIU 1 | Box Score
The Aggies secured their spot in the semifinals after a thrilling come-from-behind victory over the Panthers. After going down 1-0 early in the second half, NM State’s Esme Arenas responded with the equalizer in the 54^th minute.
 
In the 72^nd minute, Sydnee Johnson gave the Aggies the lead on a great ball from teammate Rachel Haan and turned out to be the game-winner. Karolanne Lafortune made 11 saves in the win which ties for the second most by a goalkeeper in a CUSA Championship match.
 
The Aggies will take on the top-seeded Lady Flames on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. ET at Grant Stadium.