The University of Mississippi Athletics
Sunday, October 18
Oxford, Miss.
3 PM
Ole Miss
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Oklahoma
Soccer Hosts Oklahoma in 2026 Home Finale
10/17/2026 | Soccer
OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss Soccer closes its 2026 home schedule Sunday, welcoming Oklahoma to Ole Miss Soccer Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. CT and will air on SEC Network+.
• Ole Miss last faced off against Oklahoma on Oct. 24, 2024, on the road, where it fell 1-4 to the Sooners.
• Oklahoma's head coach Matt Mott coached at Ole Miss from 2010-2022, where he compiled a 139-97-32 overall record.
• Ole Miss is 5-1-0 in matches decided by one goal, including four 1-0 victories. The Rebels are also 7-0-0 when scoring first.
• Ole Miss has outshot opponents 183-176 this season while holding an 81-62 advantage in corner kicks. Opponents hold a narrow 66-65 edge in shots on goal.
• Eight different Rebels have scored this season: Sarah Granno, Ava Ghoreishi, Teaghan Irvin, Becca Skinner, Audrey Shackelford, Isabella Pontieri, Katie Ramsden and Paxton Bock.
• Maizy Kluksdal, Alena Watts and Allison Kolski have started all 15 matches this season. Kolski is the only Rebel to play all 1,350 minutes.
A NEW ERA
Ole Miss begins a new chapter in 2026 under first-year head coach Todd Shulenberger, who was named the fourth head coach in program history on Dec. 1, 2025.
Shulenberger came to Oxford after 11 seasons at Washington State, where he became the winningest coach in program history with a 113-67-34 record. He led the Cougars to five NCAA Tournament appearances, including the program's first College Cup appearance in 2019. During his time at Washington State, Shulenberger coached 43 all-conference selections and 10 players who were drafted into the NWSL or USL Super League.
LAST TIME OUT
Ole Miss fell 3-0 to Missouri on Thursday night at Ole Miss Soccer Stadium, moving to 7-8-0 overall and 0-7-0 in Southeastern Conference play. The Rebels created several early opportunities, holding a 6-5 advantage in first-half shots, but Missouri broke through in the 28th minute on a goal from Emily Derucki. The Tigers carried a 1-0 lead into halftime before Brianna Buels doubled the advantage in the 62nd minute. Lana Adams added Missouri's third goal in the 67th minute to complete the scoring. Missouri finished with a 15-10 advantage in shots, including a 6-3 edge in shots on goal, and earned all seven corner kicks. Anna Claire Jacobi recorded two saves in goal, while Taylor Prigge added one after entering in the second half.
SCOUTING REPORT: OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma comes to Oxford with a 10-3-2 record through its first 15 matches of the season, including a 4-3-0 mark in Southeastern Conference play. The Sooners are coming off a 2-0 road victory over Mississippi State on Thursday after dropping three straight conference matches against Alabama, Texas and Auburn. Oklahoma has scored 44 goals on 214 shots this season while allowing 15 goals on 153 shots and recording five shutouts. The Sooners are led offensively by Kayla Keefer, who has tallied 16 goals, two assists and a team-high 34 points, while Narissa Fults and Kennedy Kaiser have each added five goals. Callie Sullivan has started all 15 matches in goal, recording 42 saves with a 1.03 goals-against average and a .737 save percentage. Oklahoma is led by head coach Matt Mott, who is in his fourth season with the Sooners after spending 13 seasons at the helm of the Ole Miss soccer program.
A GLANCE AT 2025
Ole Miss finished the 2025 season 4-8-3 overall, including a 3-3-2 record at home. The Rebels went 4-1 in non-conference play and began the year with wins in four of their first five matches.
The Rebels scored 13 goals in 2025, with eight of those goals coming from players who return to the 2026 roster. Ole Miss also recorded four shutouts, including three straight clean sheets against Southern Miss, UT Martin and Louisiana.
RETURNING PRODUCTION
Katie Ramsden returns after leading Ole Miss in goals, points, shots and shots on goal in 2025. Ramsden started all 15 matches and finished the season with four goals, one assist, nine points, 24 shots and 11 shots on goal. Sarah Granno also returns after finishing second on the team with two goals and five points. Tate Blincoe and Evie Ewing each scored one goal last season, giving the Rebels four returning goal scorers from the 2025 roster.
BETWEEN THE POSTS
The Ole Miss goalkeeper room features Taylor Prigge, Anna Claire Jacobi and Sienna Smart in 2026. Prigge returns after appearing in five matches and making four starts last season. She posted a team-best .750 save percentage, made 21 saves and recorded one shutout. Jacobi comes to Oxford from Appalachian State, while Smart joins the Rebels from Michigan.
ROSTER RESET
The Rebels enter the 2026 season with a 30-player roster that features a mix of returning experience, transfer additions and high school signees.
A total of 14 transfers and three true freshmen round out the 17 newcomers. The roster includes student-athletes from 16 states, as well as Katie Ramsden, a native of Leeds, England.
TRANSFER TRAIL
Ole Miss enters 2026 with a roster that features a strong transfer presence, including eight players who followed Todd Shulenberger from Washington State. Audrey Shackelford, Keira Mitchell, Alena Watts, Maizy Kluksdal, Ava Ghoreishi, Becca Skinner, Isabelle Wright and Jenna Studer all list Washington State as their previous college.
HERMANN WATCH
Isabella Pontieri became the latest Rebel to earn national preseason recognition after being named to the 2026 Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy NCAA Division I Women's Players to Watch List by United Soccer Coaches.
Pontieri was one of 45 midfielders added to the watch list and one of seven from the SEC. The North Florida transfer came to Oxford after playing in 57 matches from 2023-25, scoring 14 goals and adding 12 assists over more than 2,700 minutes.
In 2025, Pontieri earned first-team All-ASUN honors after leading the conference in assists, shots on goal, total shots and game-winning goals. She finished the season with 10 assists, 44 shots on goal, 101 total shots, five game-winning goals and eight goals.
PRESEASON NODS
Ole Miss had five players selected to the 2026 SEC Soccer Preseason Watch List, with Paxton Bock, Ava Ghoreishi, Audrey Shackelford, Jenna Studer and Alena Watts earning recognition from the league office.
All five Rebels are in their first season at Ole Miss. Bock comes to Oxford after spending two seasons at SMU, while Ghoreishi, Shackelford, Studer and Watts all transferred from Washington State. Shackelford earned All-WCC Second Team honors in 2025 after scoring two goals and adding four assists, while Studer enters the season with 75 career matches and more than 5,000 minutes played.
STAY CONNECTED
Get rewarded for attending events by joining Rebel Rewards powered by Coca-Cola, the official fan loyalty program of the Ole Miss Rebels. Download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app, sign up for a Rebel Rewards account, and start earning points immediately that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and experiences.
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Rebels by following Ole Miss Soccer on X at @OleMissSoccer, on the Ole Miss Soccer Facebook page, and on Instagram at @officialolemisssoccer.
• Ole Miss last faced off against Oklahoma on Oct. 24, 2024, on the road, where it fell 1-4 to the Sooners.
• Oklahoma's head coach Matt Mott coached at Ole Miss from 2010-2022, where he compiled a 139-97-32 overall record.
• Ole Miss is 5-1-0 in matches decided by one goal, including four 1-0 victories. The Rebels are also 7-0-0 when scoring first.
• Ole Miss has outshot opponents 183-176 this season while holding an 81-62 advantage in corner kicks. Opponents hold a narrow 66-65 edge in shots on goal.
• Eight different Rebels have scored this season: Sarah Granno, Ava Ghoreishi, Teaghan Irvin, Becca Skinner, Audrey Shackelford, Isabella Pontieri, Katie Ramsden and Paxton Bock.
• Maizy Kluksdal, Alena Watts and Allison Kolski have started all 15 matches this season. Kolski is the only Rebel to play all 1,350 minutes.
A NEW ERA
Ole Miss begins a new chapter in 2026 under first-year head coach Todd Shulenberger, who was named the fourth head coach in program history on Dec. 1, 2025.
Shulenberger came to Oxford after 11 seasons at Washington State, where he became the winningest coach in program history with a 113-67-34 record. He led the Cougars to five NCAA Tournament appearances, including the program's first College Cup appearance in 2019. During his time at Washington State, Shulenberger coached 43 all-conference selections and 10 players who were drafted into the NWSL or USL Super League.
LAST TIME OUT
Ole Miss fell 3-0 to Missouri on Thursday night at Ole Miss Soccer Stadium, moving to 7-8-0 overall and 0-7-0 in Southeastern Conference play. The Rebels created several early opportunities, holding a 6-5 advantage in first-half shots, but Missouri broke through in the 28th minute on a goal from Emily Derucki. The Tigers carried a 1-0 lead into halftime before Brianna Buels doubled the advantage in the 62nd minute. Lana Adams added Missouri's third goal in the 67th minute to complete the scoring. Missouri finished with a 15-10 advantage in shots, including a 6-3 edge in shots on goal, and earned all seven corner kicks. Anna Claire Jacobi recorded two saves in goal, while Taylor Prigge added one after entering in the second half.
SCOUTING REPORT: OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma comes to Oxford with a 10-3-2 record through its first 15 matches of the season, including a 4-3-0 mark in Southeastern Conference play. The Sooners are coming off a 2-0 road victory over Mississippi State on Thursday after dropping three straight conference matches against Alabama, Texas and Auburn. Oklahoma has scored 44 goals on 214 shots this season while allowing 15 goals on 153 shots and recording five shutouts. The Sooners are led offensively by Kayla Keefer, who has tallied 16 goals, two assists and a team-high 34 points, while Narissa Fults and Kennedy Kaiser have each added five goals. Callie Sullivan has started all 15 matches in goal, recording 42 saves with a 1.03 goals-against average and a .737 save percentage. Oklahoma is led by head coach Matt Mott, who is in his fourth season with the Sooners after spending 13 seasons at the helm of the Ole Miss soccer program.
A GLANCE AT 2025
Ole Miss finished the 2025 season 4-8-3 overall, including a 3-3-2 record at home. The Rebels went 4-1 in non-conference play and began the year with wins in four of their first five matches.
The Rebels scored 13 goals in 2025, with eight of those goals coming from players who return to the 2026 roster. Ole Miss also recorded four shutouts, including three straight clean sheets against Southern Miss, UT Martin and Louisiana.
RETURNING PRODUCTION
Katie Ramsden returns after leading Ole Miss in goals, points, shots and shots on goal in 2025. Ramsden started all 15 matches and finished the season with four goals, one assist, nine points, 24 shots and 11 shots on goal. Sarah Granno also returns after finishing second on the team with two goals and five points. Tate Blincoe and Evie Ewing each scored one goal last season, giving the Rebels four returning goal scorers from the 2025 roster.
BETWEEN THE POSTS
The Ole Miss goalkeeper room features Taylor Prigge, Anna Claire Jacobi and Sienna Smart in 2026. Prigge returns after appearing in five matches and making four starts last season. She posted a team-best .750 save percentage, made 21 saves and recorded one shutout. Jacobi comes to Oxford from Appalachian State, while Smart joins the Rebels from Michigan.
ROSTER RESET
The Rebels enter the 2026 season with a 30-player roster that features a mix of returning experience, transfer additions and high school signees.
A total of 14 transfers and three true freshmen round out the 17 newcomers. The roster includes student-athletes from 16 states, as well as Katie Ramsden, a native of Leeds, England.
TRANSFER TRAIL
Ole Miss enters 2026 with a roster that features a strong transfer presence, including eight players who followed Todd Shulenberger from Washington State. Audrey Shackelford, Keira Mitchell, Alena Watts, Maizy Kluksdal, Ava Ghoreishi, Becca Skinner, Isabelle Wright and Jenna Studer all list Washington State as their previous college.
HERMANN WATCH
Isabella Pontieri became the latest Rebel to earn national preseason recognition after being named to the 2026 Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy NCAA Division I Women's Players to Watch List by United Soccer Coaches.
Pontieri was one of 45 midfielders added to the watch list and one of seven from the SEC. The North Florida transfer came to Oxford after playing in 57 matches from 2023-25, scoring 14 goals and adding 12 assists over more than 2,700 minutes.
In 2025, Pontieri earned first-team All-ASUN honors after leading the conference in assists, shots on goal, total shots and game-winning goals. She finished the season with 10 assists, 44 shots on goal, 101 total shots, five game-winning goals and eight goals.
PRESEASON NODS
Ole Miss had five players selected to the 2026 SEC Soccer Preseason Watch List, with Paxton Bock, Ava Ghoreishi, Audrey Shackelford, Jenna Studer and Alena Watts earning recognition from the league office.
All five Rebels are in their first season at Ole Miss. Bock comes to Oxford after spending two seasons at SMU, while Ghoreishi, Shackelford, Studer and Watts all transferred from Washington State. Shackelford earned All-WCC Second Team honors in 2025 after scoring two goals and adding four assists, while Studer enters the season with 75 career matches and more than 5,000 minutes played.
STAY CONNECTED
Get rewarded for attending events by joining Rebel Rewards powered by Coca-Cola, the official fan loyalty program of the Ole Miss Rebels. Download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app, sign up for a Rebel Rewards account, and start earning points immediately that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and experiences.
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Rebels by following Ole Miss Soccer on X at @OleMissSoccer, on the Ole Miss Soccer Facebook page, and on Instagram at @officialolemisssoccer.
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