Women’s soccer kicks off the 2026 season with key matchups against Benedictine Mesa and No. 3 Embry-Riddle. Oregon Tech leads the series against both opponents, with a solid record against Benedictine and a recent loss to Embry-Riddle. The team aims to improve their standing after being picked sixth in the preseason Cascade Conference poll, following a competitive previous season. Streaming for both matches will be available online.

By the Numbers
  • OIT is 1-0 all-time against Benedictine Mesa, winning 4-0 last year.
  • Embry-Riddle boasts a 20-1-3 record last season and defeated OIT 3-0 in their last encounter.
State of Play
  • The Lady Owls are 1-3-1 in games played in Arizona across four seasons.
  • Four other Cascade Conference teams have already begun their seasons, with mixed results.
What's Next

OIT will travel to Redding next week for matches against Life Pacific and host Simpson, followed by their first home game against Southern Oregon on September 25.

Bottom Line

The beginning of the season is crucial for the Lady Owls, who must leverage their historical performance against Benedictine Mesa and challenge top-ranked Embry-Riddle to advance in the standings and establish momentum.