ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State University Head Women's Soccer Coach Andrew Richardson announced the Lady Bulldogs' 2026 schedule, featuring 20 regular-season matches as he enters his second season at the helm of the program.

The 2026 slate includes seven home contests at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium, highlighted by matchups against Southern Utah, Elon, Hampton, Charleston Southern, Allen and Tuskegee, along with Senior Day festivities during the regular season.

"We are excited about the opportunities this schedule provides for our student-athletes," Richardson said. "It presents a strong balance of regional competition and challenging opponents that will help us continue building our program. Our team has worked hard during the offseason, and we look forward to competing in front of our fans while continuing to represent South Carolina State with pride."

The Lady Bulldogs open the season with a pair of exhibition contests on the road against UNC Asheville on Aug. 5 and Columbia College on Aug. 11 before hosting Southern Utah in the regular-season home opener on Aug. 14.

SC State continues its early-season schedule with home matches against Elon on Aug. 20 and Southern Wesleyan on Sept. 26, while also welcoming Hampton on Sept. 30, Charleston Southern on Oct. 13, Allen on Oct. 28 and Tuskegee on Oct. 30.

The Bulldogs will face a demanding road schedule featuring Mercer, The Citadel, Wofford, College of Charleston, Queens, Jacksonville, Winthrop, Alabama A&M, Boston College and USC Upstate.

The 2026 campaign offers South Carolina State the opportunity to compete against opponents from multiple conferences while continuing to build momentum under Richardson's leadership.

2026 South Carolina State Women's Soccer Schedule
Exhibition

• Aug. 5 – at UNC Asheville (6 p.m.)
• Aug. 11 – at Columbia College (7 p.m.)

Regular Season

• Aug. 14 – Southern Utah, 7 p.m.
• Aug. 20 – Elon, 7 p.m.
• Aug. 23 – at Mercer, 2 p.m.
• Aug. 27 – at The Citadel, 5 p.m.
• Aug. 30 – at Wofford, 2 p.m.
• Sept. 3 – at College of Charleston, 7 p.m.
• Sept. 6 – at Queens, 1 p.m.
• Sept. 9 – at Jacksonville, 6 p.m.
• Sept. 13 – at Winthrop, 2 p.m.
• Sept. 20 – at Alabama A&M, 3 p.m.
• Sept. 26 – Southern Wesleyan, 2 p.m.
• Sept. 30 – Hampton, 1 p.m.
• Oct. 6 – Presbyterian, 7 p.m.
• Oct. 13 – Charleston Southern, 3 p.m.
• Oct. 16 – at Boston College, 7 p.m.
• Oct. 21 – at USC Upstate, 7 p.m.
• Oct. 28 – Allen, 7 p.m.
• Oct. 30 – Tuskegee, 7 p.m.

All dates and match times are subject to change.

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