Soccer | 10/13/2026 5:33:00 PM

DENTON, Texas (Oct. 13, 2026) - The Texas Woman's soccer team continues Lone Star Conference play this week with a challenging road test against No. 1 DBU on Wednesday before returning home to host UT Dallas on Saturday for SAAC Night.

The Pioneers, 13-1 overall and 9-1 in conference play, will travel to Dallas to face the undefeated Patriots at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Patriot Soccer Field. TWU will then return to Pioneer Soccer Park on Saturday, Oct. 17, to take on UT Dallas at 6 p.m. for SAAC Night.

Through 14 matches, TWU has scored 33 goals while allowing just two. The Pioneers have recorded 12 shutouts and are averaging 2.36 goals per match while allowing just 0.14 goals per game. TWU enters the week riding a four-game winning streak after earning a 2-0 shutout victory over Texas A&M International on Oct. 10. 

PATRIOTS HOST PIONEERS IN WEDNESDAY SHOWDOWN

•  A LOOK AT DBU: DBU enters Wednesday's matchup ranked No. 1 nationally via NPI rankings and undefeated at 12-0 overall and 9-0 in Lone Star Conference play. The Patriots sit atop the conference standings with 27 points and have established themselves as one of the nation's top teams. Wednesday's contest presents a significant test for the Pioneers as they look to continue their strong conference campaign against the league's leading program.

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SAAC NIGHT

• Make sure to purchase your tickets here! Tickets can only be purchased online!

• Please take note of our CLEAR BAG POLICY. TWU-branded clear bags can be purchased online and picked up at the gate.

• Wear maroon and bring the energy for the Pioneers! Are you looking for some new TWU swag? Purchase a TWU Soccer Scarf here and pick it up at the game!

• If you cannot make it to Pioneer Soccer Park or Patriot Soccer Field, follow the games here:

  • TWU @ DBU - Live Stream, Live Stats

  • TWU vs. UT Dallas - Live Stream, Live Stats

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PIONEERS HOST UT DALLAS FOR SAAC NIGHT

• A LOOK AT UT DALLAS: UT Dallas enters the week with an 8-3-2 overall record and a 4-3-2 mark in Lone Star Conference play. The Comets sit seventh in the conference standings with 14 points. UT Dallas will look to gain ground in the conference race as it prepares to face the Pioneers in Denton on Saturday. The matchup will serve as TWU's SAAC Night celebration at Pioneer Soccer Park.

• A LOOK AT THE PIONEERS: TWU continues to rely on a strong defensive unit and a balanced offensive attack. The Pioneers have allowed just two goals through 14 matches, recording 12 shutouts while limiting opponents to 4.9 shots per game. Freshman midfielder Lauren Wade leads the Pioneers with eight goals and 18 points. Giselle Gutierrez leads the team with five assists, while Bri Luna has contributed three goals and four assists. As a team, TWU has recorded 254 shots, including 131 on goal, and holds a 51.6% shots-on-goal rate. In their most recent outing, the Pioneers earned a 2-0 road victory over Texas A&M International on Oct. 10. Whitni Newbill and Wade scored for TWU, with assists from Alexandra Hughes and Landree Cooper, respectively. The shutout extended the Pioneers' winning streak to four matches and kept their conference title pursuit moving forward.

TWU will travel to Dallas to face No. 1 DBU at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Patriot Soccer Field. The Pioneers will then return home on Saturday to host UTD at 6 p.m., at Pioneer Soccer Park for SAAC Night.

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