WASHINGTON – In the final contest of the 2026 season, American University women's soccer welcomes Bucknell for a 1 p.m. start on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at Reeves Field. The Eagles look to go out on a high note, while the Bison need a win or a Lafayette loss to earn a berth in the Patriot League Tournament.
Quick Info
- Date/Time: Wednesday, Nov. 4; 1 pm
- Site: Washington, D.C. (Reeves Field)
- Series History: Bucknell leads, 16-9-2
- TV: ESPN+
- Talent: Marc Serber
- Admission: FREE for all home games
Parking on Campus
- Parking on campus is actively monitored seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Fans can buy a season-long parking pass for the Bender Arena Sports Center Garage (through Nov. 22) through the Athletics Ticketing website HERE.
- Parking is available on a per-event basis.
- Event Parking: $10 per contest for games held after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends (available through the PayByPhone app in any garage using code (211950).
- Hourly Parking: Standard hourly garage rates apply from 8 am-10 pm in the Katzen Arts Center and School of International Service garages.
- Find a detailed campus map here.
Concessions Now Available
- Fans can now head over to the concessions stand inside the newly-completed Meltzer Center for food, snacks, and Pepsi beverages.
What to Know About American
- American hosts Bucknell in its final game of the 2026 season. The Eagles are out of the Patriot League Tournament, but could spoil Bucknell's chances with a win over the Bison.
- The Eagles are coming off a 1-0 loss at Holy Cross that saw freshman goalkeeper Riley Molbury make a career-high 13 saves. Molbury, who has started in 15 of 15 games played, leads the Patriot League with 7.07 saves per contest.
- Senior Lauren Sanders leads AU with four goals this season, scoring three of those on penalty-kick opportunities.
- Today's game marks the last for the Eagles' seven seniors, including starters Lily McBride, Bella Miller, Lauren Sanders, and Bella Vozar.
- The Eagles have earned four draws this season, including a pair of 2-2 results at Loyola Maryland and Lehigh.
- Head coach Phil Casella is in his first year at the helm of the program after nine seasons at Wagner College.
What to Know About Bucknell
- Bucknell enters Wednesday's regular-season finale with a 3-3-2 mark in Patriot League play after losing three straight matches to Navy, Army, and Colgate.
- The Bison opened Patriot League play unbeaten in their first five matches, going 3-0-2 with victories over Lehigh (3-1), Lafayette (1-0) and Boston University (2-1), along with scoreless draws against Holy Cross and Loyola Maryland.
- Bucknell has recorded six shutouts, including a 0-0 draw at then-No. 23 Villanova. Freshman goalkeeper Sarah McFarland has earned Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week honors twice and set a Bucknell freshman record with six shutouts.
- Ingrid Murphy leads Bucknell with four goals and 10 points, while Gaby Parker has contributed three goals and three assists. The Bison enter Wednesday tied for fifth in the Patriot League standings with 11 points and can clinch a PL Tournament berth with a win or Lafayette loss at Lehigh.
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