Mississippi Christian Set to Face Oklahoma Christian in Season Opener
EDMOND, Okla. — The Mississippi Christian University women’s soccer team will play its first road game of the 2026 season Thursday, taking on Oklahoma Christian at Eagle Soccer Field. The match is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT.
The Lady Choctaws are 1-1-0 after opening the season with a 1-0 win over Emmanuel and falling 6-0 to No. 5 Dallas Baptist on Aug. 29. They were ranked fifth in the Gulf South Conference preseason coaches poll, earning 86 points. Despite the loss to Dallas Baptist, goalkeeper Brynn Hedberg made eight saves against 29 shots while the team’s defense was tested early and often.
Mississippi Christian’s offense has been led by Kerri O’Hara, who has one goal and two points through two matches. Jaylen Bodry has taken a team-high eight shots, including five on goal. Hedberg has played 135 minutes in goal, recording 10 saves.
Oklahoma Christian enters Thursday with a perfect 2-0 record after wins over Colorado Christian and Northeastern State. The Eagles won both games 2-0, with Zoe Walker and Caid Jefferson scoring goals. Breanna Wooten has posted back-to-back shutouts, making three saves against Northeastern State.
Jefferson, who has scored three goals this season, and Wooten are among the team’s top offensive and defensive players. Oklahoma Christian was ranked 11th in the Lone Star Conference preseason poll. The Eagles will begin conference play Sept. 9, making Thursday’s match their final nonconference home game of the season.
The game offers Mississippi Christian an opportunity to rebound from its loss to Dallas Baptist and face an undefeated Oklahoma Christian team that has yet to concede a goal this season. Following Thursday, the Lady Choctaws will travel to Ada, Oklahoma, to face East Central on Saturday at noon CT.
Match details: Mississippi Christian at Oklahoma Christian, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2 p.m. CT, at Eagle Soccer Field in Edmond, Oklahoma. The teams are 1-1-0 and 2-0-0, respectively. Fans can watch via FloCollege Live Stream and follow live stats. Tickets are available for purchase.
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