ROLLA, Mo. - The Missouri S&T women's soccer team will begin the 2026 season ranked No. 7 in the preseason poll, entering the year with plenty to prove. The Miners will look to challenge themselves to climb the rankings throughout the season. With a new campaign ahead, S&T has its sights set on making its mark and finishing higher than its preseason projection.

The Miners went 9-6-4 overall, 6-5-4 in conference last season. Junior Adriana Benassi (Lee's Summit, MO/Lee's Summit) is set to make her return as the top goal scorer from last season with 14 goals and 32 points.

Head coach Matthew Perry enters his third season at S&T.
 

2026 GLVC WOMEN'S SOCCER PRESEASON POLL

1. Missouri – St. Louis 189 (10)

T-2. McKendree 170 (1)

T-2. Maryville 170 (1)

4. Drury 169 (3)

5. Quincy 139

6. Rockhurst 128

7. Missouri S&T 121

8. Lewis 101

9. Illinois Springfield 87

10. Truman State 84

11. Indianapolis 75

12. Southwest Baptist 41

13. Upper Iowa 38

14. Lincoln 35

15. William Jewell 28

What's Next
The Miners will open their season with a White Out themed match against UMC on Thursday, August 27. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.
 
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