Sunday, August 23
Huntington, WV
6 PM
Wright State University
at
Marshall
Photo by: Addyson Olsen
Women’s soccer readies for match at Marshall
8/22/2026 5:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer
DAYTON – The Wright State women's soccer team (2-0-1) will kick off a stretch of four games away from Alumni Field at Marshall on Sunday, August 23. Kickoff in Huntington is slated for 6 p.m.
MATCH INFORMATION
Sunday, August 23 – WATCH (ESPN+) | FOLLOW LIVE STATS
SCOUTING THE THUNDERING HERD
Marshall went 8-5-4 in 2025, going 4-2-4 in Sun Belt play. The Thundering Herd enter Sunday at 1-1 in the 2026 season, winning their season opener over Morehead State 3-1 before falling to High Point 4-0 Thursday night.
HISTORY VS. MARSHALL
Sunday will be the sixth all-time meeting between Wright State and Marshall, a series the Raiders lead 3-1-1. Wright State came up short against the Thundering Herd when the two squads met at Alumni Field a season ago, falling 2-1.
LAST TIME OUT
Wright State remains unbeaten after a five-goal outburst Thursday night at Alumni Field, defeating IU Pennsylvania 5-2.
IU Pennsylvania opened the scoring Thursday night thanks to a goal by Charlotte De Keukelare in the 26th minute.
Wright State would go on to score the next five goals unanswered. Alea Cook would get the Raiders on the board in the 30th minute. Taliah Pellizzari would send a cross into the box that found the head of Cook, who placed the ball past the IUP goalkeeper into the back of the net.
Kylie Krynzel would earn a penalty in the 40th minute when she was taken down inside the Crimson Hawks' box. The senior would step up to the spot to take the penalty and fire the ball into the back of the net. The goal is the first of Krynzel's collegiate career.
Sophomore Leigha Lauer would get the start in net for the Raiders and play the first 45 minutes before turning over goalie duties to Jordan Frantz in the second half. The second half would mark Frantz's collegiate debut after not appearing in a game as a freshman in 2025.
Reigning Horizon League All-League First Team honoree Caitlin Burger would score her first two goals of the season, recording a brace in the span of six minutes. The senior's first goal would come in the 61st minute on an assist by fellow senior Ruby Dunlevy. Burger's second goal would come in the 66th minute thanks to a service from Aerial Fast.
Chloe Dunford would add one last goal in the 90th minute. The goal is the second for the freshman in as many games.
In the box score, Wright State led IU Pennsylvania in shots (15-4), shots on goal (12-1), and corner kick opportunities (4-2). Freshmen Carleigh King and Ava Pultz would make their collegiate debuts off the bench for the Raiders.
#HLWSOC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Wright State sophomore goalkeeper Leigha Lauer has been named the Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.
Lauer had a phenomenal week in between the posts for the Raiders, leading the team to an undefeated first week of the season (1-0-1). Lauer played all 180 minutes in net for the Raiders across their first two contests.
In Thursday's season opener at Southern Indiana, Lauer recorded her first shutout of the season with three saves, keeping the Raiders in the game and forcing a scoreless draw. The sophomore was pivotal once again in the Raiders' 2-1 win over Butler Sunday evening, setting new career-best marks in saves (10) and shots faced (20). Lauer has not allowed a goal from open play so far this season, with Butler's lone goal on Sunday coming from the penalty spot.
This is the first career weekly honor for Lauer after appearing in nine games as a freshman a season ago.
ALL-LEAGUE RETURNEES
Wright State returns a pair of All-League performers from a season ago. Caitlin Burger returns for the Raiders in midfield after earning All-League First Team honors in 2025. Burger led Wright State with 12 points and five goals, while finishing second in assists with four. Kaitlyn Eyink returns for the Raiders after picking up All-League Third Team honors last season. Eyink played and started 19 games in defense for the Raiders, totaling 1486 minutes.
LAST SEASON REWIND
Wright State finished 2025 with a 7-7-5 overall record and a 4-1-5 mark in Horizon League play, making the Horizon League Championship Quarterfinal before falling to Green Bay 3-1.
SIZING UP THE 2026 SQUAD
Wright State welcomes eight newcomers – including seven freshmen – to this season's roster. The Raiders' 26-player roster includes seven freshmen, six sophomores, three juniors, and 10 seniors.
OHIO STRONG
Wright State's roster features a strong in-state contingency with 21 players from Ohio– including nine from the Dayton metro area (Beavercreek, Bellbrook, Centerville, Dayton, Miamisburg, Tipp City, Vandalia).
FALL SPORTS TICKETS
You can show your support for Wright State Women's Soccer student-athletes all season long, as every ticket purchased directly supports the team. Tickets are as low as $10 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 game, the Raiders will remain on the road, traveling down to Lexington, Kentucky, to take on Kentucky. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.
MATCH INFORMATION
Sunday, August 23 – WATCH (ESPN+) | FOLLOW LIVE STATS
SCOUTING THE THUNDERING HERD
Marshall went 8-5-4 in 2025, going 4-2-4 in Sun Belt play. The Thundering Herd enter Sunday at 1-1 in the 2026 season, winning their season opener over Morehead State 3-1 before falling to High Point 4-0 Thursday night.
HISTORY VS. MARSHALL
Sunday will be the sixth all-time meeting between Wright State and Marshall, a series the Raiders lead 3-1-1. Wright State came up short against the Thundering Herd when the two squads met at Alumni Field a season ago, falling 2-1.
LAST TIME OUT
Wright State remains unbeaten after a five-goal outburst Thursday night at Alumni Field, defeating IU Pennsylvania 5-2.
IU Pennsylvania opened the scoring Thursday night thanks to a goal by Charlotte De Keukelare in the 26th minute.
Wright State would go on to score the next five goals unanswered. Alea Cook would get the Raiders on the board in the 30th minute. Taliah Pellizzari would send a cross into the box that found the head of Cook, who placed the ball past the IUP goalkeeper into the back of the net.
Kylie Krynzel would earn a penalty in the 40th minute when she was taken down inside the Crimson Hawks' box. The senior would step up to the spot to take the penalty and fire the ball into the back of the net. The goal is the first of Krynzel's collegiate career.
Sophomore Leigha Lauer would get the start in net for the Raiders and play the first 45 minutes before turning over goalie duties to Jordan Frantz in the second half. The second half would mark Frantz's collegiate debut after not appearing in a game as a freshman in 2025.
Reigning Horizon League All-League First Team honoree Caitlin Burger would score her first two goals of the season, recording a brace in the span of six minutes. The senior's first goal would come in the 61st minute on an assist by fellow senior Ruby Dunlevy. Burger's second goal would come in the 66th minute thanks to a service from Aerial Fast.
Chloe Dunford would add one last goal in the 90th minute. The goal is the second for the freshman in as many games.
In the box score, Wright State led IU Pennsylvania in shots (15-4), shots on goal (12-1), and corner kick opportunities (4-2). Freshmen Carleigh King and Ava Pultz would make their collegiate debuts off the bench for the Raiders.
#HLWSOC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Wright State sophomore goalkeeper Leigha Lauer has been named the Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.
Lauer had a phenomenal week in between the posts for the Raiders, leading the team to an undefeated first week of the season (1-0-1). Lauer played all 180 minutes in net for the Raiders across their first two contests.
In Thursday's season opener at Southern Indiana, Lauer recorded her first shutout of the season with three saves, keeping the Raiders in the game and forcing a scoreless draw. The sophomore was pivotal once again in the Raiders' 2-1 win over Butler Sunday evening, setting new career-best marks in saves (10) and shots faced (20). Lauer has not allowed a goal from open play so far this season, with Butler's lone goal on Sunday coming from the penalty spot.
This is the first career weekly honor for Lauer after appearing in nine games as a freshman a season ago.
ALL-LEAGUE RETURNEES
Wright State returns a pair of All-League performers from a season ago. Caitlin Burger returns for the Raiders in midfield after earning All-League First Team honors in 2025. Burger led Wright State with 12 points and five goals, while finishing second in assists with four. Kaitlyn Eyink returns for the Raiders after picking up All-League Third Team honors last season. Eyink played and started 19 games in defense for the Raiders, totaling 1486 minutes.
LAST SEASON REWIND
Wright State finished 2025 with a 7-7-5 overall record and a 4-1-5 mark in Horizon League play, making the Horizon League Championship Quarterfinal before falling to Green Bay 3-1.
SIZING UP THE 2026 SQUAD
Wright State welcomes eight newcomers – including seven freshmen – to this season's roster. The Raiders' 26-player roster includes seven freshmen, six sophomores, three juniors, and 10 seniors.
OHIO STRONG
Wright State's roster features a strong in-state contingency with 21 players from Ohio– including nine from the Dayton metro area (Beavercreek, Bellbrook, Centerville, Dayton, Miamisburg, Tipp City, Vandalia).
FALL SPORTS TICKETS
You can show your support for Wright State Women's Soccer student-athletes all season long, as every ticket purchased directly supports the team. Tickets are as low as $10 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 game, the Raiders will remain on the road, traveling down to Lexington, Kentucky, to take on Kentucky. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.
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