ORLANDO – Fresh off a 2-0 week that featured a 2-1 road victory over then-No. 21 LSU, the UCF women's soccer team has entered the national rankings, checking in at No. 21 in the Top Drawer Soccer Week 2 Top 25 Poll.
The Knights remain unbeaten at 3-0-0 to open the 2026 campaign, highlighted by a pair of wins over SEC opponents in No. 21 LSU and in-state foe Florida. UCF most recently recorded a 2-0 shutout victory over rival South Florida on Sunday in Tampa.
The No. 21 ranking marks UCF's first appearance in the national polls since the 2023 season, when the Knights were ranked No. 19 in the United Soccer Coaches Week 5 Poll on Sept. 26, 2023.
UP NEXT
The Black and Gold will look to continue their strong start Thursday when they welcome UAB to the UCF Soccer Complex. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m., and the match will be streamed live on ESPN+.
TICKETS
UCF women’s soccer season and single-game tickets are on sale now! Please visit ucfknights.com/tickets for more information or call the ticket office at (407) 823-1000.
ABOUT UCF ATHLETICS
UCF is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference. Our mission is to positively transform the lives of our students academically, athletically, and personally through a nationally competitive intercollegiate athletics program that enhances the reputation and visibility of the University. We strive to be Florida's preeminent athletic program representing UCF and our community with distinction on the national stage as "Orlando's Hometown Team". To learn more about UCF and Athletics, please visit our websites at www.ucf.edu and www.ucfknights.com.
Back in the Top 25 📈
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