Golden Eagles Roll Past Truman State, 4-1, to Remain Unbeaten

Wednesday, August 19

Milwaukee, WI

3 P.M. CT

Marquette University

3-0-0, 0-0-0

Truman State (Mo.)

0-1-0, 0-0-0

Team	1	2	Final F
Truman St.	0	1	1
Marquette	3	1	4

Golden Eagles Roll Past Truman State, 4-1, to Remain Unbeaten

8/19/2026 5:37:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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By: Communications

MILWAUKEE, WI — The Marquette University women's soccer team remained unbeaten to open the 2026 season, cruising to a 4-1 victory over Truman State Wednesday afternoon at Valley Fields.

Jocelyn Leigh opened the scoring in the ninth minute, heading home a goal assisted by Ella McAleenan at the 8:41 mark. Olivia Hernandez doubled the Golden Eagles' advantage less than six minutes later, scoring in the 15th minute to give Marquette a 2-0 lead.

Haley Christianson added to the advantage in the 25th minute. Callie Hefner assisted on the goal, which gave the Golden Eagles a 3-0 lead which they carried into halftime.

The Golden Eagles continued their offensive pressure after the break, with Carly Christopher scoring at the 54:12 mark to push the lead to 4-0.

Truman State got on board late as they converted a penalty kick in the 81st minute, however the Golden Eagles held on for the 4-1 victory.

NOTES:

Leight found the back of the net for the first time this season
Christopher's goal was the second of her career

UP NEXT:

The Golden Eagles are back in action on Sunday, Aug. 23 as they travel to Madison, Wisconsin to take on the Badgers of the Wisconsin. Kickoff is set for 5:00 p.m. CT.

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