University of Northern Iowa Athletics
University of Northern Iowa
Murray State
UNI soccer continues conference play against Murray State
10/17/2026 8:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Panthers return home, continue hunt for MVC Tournament bid
UNI soccer (1-9-2 / 1-2-1 MVC) vs Murray State (3-8-3/ 2-2-1 MVC)
- Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
- 1 p.m. CT
- UNI Soccer Field | Cedar Falls, Iowa
- WATCH (ESPN+) [Tim Harwood: Play-by-Play / Leane Wright: Analyst]
- LIVE RESULTS
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The UNI soccer team returns home on Sunday as it continues Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) play against the Murray State Racers at the UNI Soccer Field.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT at the UNI Soccer Field with the contest free and open to the public.
Spectators can park in the west UNI-Dome lot as well as the gravel lot located next to the Doug and Anne Goschke Outdoor Practice Facility. Parking behind the team benches will be reserved for staff and game officials only.
Fans are encouraged to bring their dogs to the match for the Panthers' annual Pups At The Pitch match. UNI themed dog bandanas and waste containers will be available while supplies last.
Northern Iowa sits one and a half games back from sixth in the MVC table, tied with Valparaiso. The league's top-six teams are slated to qualify for the MVC Tournament.
The Panthers are coming off a 1-0 loss to Evansville on Thursday in Indiana. Morgan Smith led Northern Iowa with three shot attempts on goal in the contest, while Shaelee Franck had two. Audrey Still recorded one shot on goal on two attempts, while Aly Arena, Kylie Knief and Ella Ubben each had one shot attempt. Hailey Luedtke finished with two saves in the contest.
SCOUTING MURRAY STATE
The Racers are coming off a 1-1 tie against the Drake Bulldogs in Des Moines on Thursday. Addison Howell scored the lone goal in the victory, her first of the season. The Racers have earned at least one point in their previous three games, which include home victories over UIC and Valparaiso.
Junior forward Breece Bass leads the team in scoring on the season, posting nine points on three goals. Gabby Ramdeen has four points on the season with two goals in the 2026 campaign.
UNI women's soccer action can be followed all season long on social media on Facebook (UNI Panther Soccer), X (@UNI_Soccer) and on Instagram (@unipanthersoccer). Schedule and roster information, along with the latest Panther news and information can be found online at UNIpanthers.com.
