Sunday, August 17
Dayton, OH
1 PM
Wright State University
vs
Fairmont State
Photo by: Joseph Craven
Raiders remain at home for Sunday matchup at Alumni Field
8/16/2025 10:30:00 AM | Women's Soccer
DAYTON — The Wright State women's soccer team returns to the pitch on Sunday as the Raiders welcome Fairmont State to Alumni Field for a 1 p.m. kickoff. Fans can follow the action via live stats, while there will be a mini soccer ball giveaway and postgame autograph session for those in attendance
MATCH INFORMATION
Sunday, August 17 – FOLLOW LIVE STATS | TICKETS
SCOUTING THE FALCONS
Fairmont State ended 2024 with a 12-7-1 overall record and a 9-5-0 mark in the Mountain East Conference, falling in the MEC semifinals last November to end the season.
HISTORY VS. FAIRMONT STATE
Sunday's matchup will be the first time Wright State and Fairmont State have met on the soccer field.
FALL SPORTS TICKETS
You can show your support for Wright State Women's Soccer student-athletes all season long, as every ticket purchased directly support the team. This season, your ticket purchase goes far beyond the game. Every dollar supports our student-athletes by providing critical resources that elevate their experience. Tickets are as low as $7 each and Wright State Athletics encourages purchasing your tickets in advance, as all sales are cashless. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets!
UP NEXT
Following Sunday's match with Fairmont State, the Raiders will have a week between matches before they get back to action next Sunday, August 24 at Louisville, with first touch set for 7 p.m. Fans can follow the action by watching ACC Network Extra or following live stats.
SARKA SHINES
Wright State keeper Kiera Sarka tied a career-high with 14 saves in Thursday night's season-opening 2-0 loss as she faced 35 shots, 17 on frame. The 14 saves matched her previous high mark from September 3, 2023, also against Dayton at Alumni Field.
LAST SEASON REWIND
Wright State finished the 2024 season with a 5-10-2 overall record and a 3-5-2 mark in Horizon League play. The Raiders were 3-2-2 at home at Alumni Field, including a 2-0-1 mark at home down the stretch last fall to close the campaign.
ALL-CONFERENCE TALENT
Wright State returns a pair of All-Horizon League selections from last season after Elise Canter earned 2024 All-League Second Team honors and Olivia Stroud was named to the All-Freshman Team. Canter collected All-League honors for the second time in her collegiate career after also being named to the All-Freshman Team in 2022. The midfielder was only one of three Raiders to appear and start in all 17 games, logging over 1000 minutes of play. Stroud played in all 17 contests for the Raiders last season with 14 starting nods, including all starting all 10 HL contests. The forward led the team and sits in the top 10 league marks in goals (T-9th, 5) and game-winning goals (T-6th, 2). She also led the 2024 Raiders with 12 points and had the second most shots on goal (14).
SIZING UP THE 2025 SQUAD
WSU welcomes eight newcomers — including seven freshmen — to this season's roster. The Raiders' 34-player roster includes the seven freshmen, six sophomores, 10 juniors, nine seniors and a pair of graduate students.
OHIO STRONG
Wright State's 2025 roster features 24 players from Ohio – including 14 from the Dayton metro area (Beavercreek, Bellbrook, Dayton, Miamisburg, Springboro, Tipp City, Troy, Vandalia, Xenia).
MATCH INFORMATION
Sunday, August 17 – FOLLOW LIVE STATS | TICKETS
SCOUTING THE FALCONS
Fairmont State ended 2024 with a 12-7-1 overall record and a 9-5-0 mark in the Mountain East Conference, falling in the MEC semifinals last November to end the season.
HISTORY VS. FAIRMONT STATE
Sunday's matchup will be the first time Wright State and Fairmont State have met on the soccer field.
FALL SPORTS TICKETS
You can show your support for Wright State Women's Soccer student-athletes all season long, as every ticket purchased directly support the team. This season, your ticket purchase goes far beyond the game. Every dollar supports our student-athletes by providing critical resources that elevate their experience. Tickets are as low as $7 each and Wright State Athletics encourages purchasing your tickets in advance, as all sales are cashless. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets!
UP NEXT
Following Sunday's match with Fairmont State, the Raiders will have a week between matches before they get back to action next Sunday, August 24 at Louisville, with first touch set for 7 p.m. Fans can follow the action by watching ACC Network Extra or following live stats.
SARKA SHINES
Wright State keeper Kiera Sarka tied a career-high with 14 saves in Thursday night's season-opening 2-0 loss as she faced 35 shots, 17 on frame. The 14 saves matched her previous high mark from September 3, 2023, also against Dayton at Alumni Field.
LAST SEASON REWIND
Wright State finished the 2024 season with a 5-10-2 overall record and a 3-5-2 mark in Horizon League play. The Raiders were 3-2-2 at home at Alumni Field, including a 2-0-1 mark at home down the stretch last fall to close the campaign.
ALL-CONFERENCE TALENT
Wright State returns a pair of All-Horizon League selections from last season after Elise Canter earned 2024 All-League Second Team honors and Olivia Stroud was named to the All-Freshman Team. Canter collected All-League honors for the second time in her collegiate career after also being named to the All-Freshman Team in 2022. The midfielder was only one of three Raiders to appear and start in all 17 games, logging over 1000 minutes of play. Stroud played in all 17 contests for the Raiders last season with 14 starting nods, including all starting all 10 HL contests. The forward led the team and sits in the top 10 league marks in goals (T-9th, 5) and game-winning goals (T-6th, 2). She also led the 2024 Raiders with 12 points and had the second most shots on goal (14).
SIZING UP THE 2025 SQUAD
WSU welcomes eight newcomers — including seven freshmen — to this season's roster. The Raiders' 34-player roster includes the seven freshmen, six sophomores, 10 juniors, nine seniors and a pair of graduate students.
OHIO STRONG
Wright State's 2025 roster features 24 players from Ohio – including 14 from the Dayton metro area (Beavercreek, Bellbrook, Dayton, Miamisburg, Springboro, Tipp City, Troy, Vandalia, Xenia).
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