The Marquette University women’s soccer program continued its strong start to the 2026 season on Wednesday afternoon, holding an unbeaten record after a 4-1 win over Truman State at Valley Fields in Milwaukee. The Golden Eagles displayed early offensive firepower, establishing a comfortable lead that proved decisive.
Scoring summary
Jocelyn Leigh opened the scoring in the ninth minute, heading home a well‑placed cross from Ella McAleenan at the 8:41 mark. Less than six minutes later, Olivia Hernandez doubled the advantage, finding the net in the 15th minute to put Marquette up 2-0.
Midway through the first half, Haley Christianson added a third goal in the 25th minute, assisted by Callie Hefner, extending the lead to 3-0 at halftime.
After the break, Carly Christopher continued the pressure, scoring in the 54:12 minute to make it 4-0. Truman State finally got on the board with a penalty kick conversion in the 81st minute, but the Golden Eagles held firm to secure the 4-1 victory.
Looking ahead
Marquette’s next challenge comes on Sunday, Aug. 23, when the team travels to Madison, Wisconsin, to face the University of Wisconsin Badgers. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Central Time.
The win reinforces Marquette’s early-season momentum and provides a solid foundation as the Golden Eagles aim to compete for conference honors. Fans can look forward to a competitive matchup against the Badgers, a traditional rival in the Big Ten.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
