Cyclone Soccer defeats Omaha

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OMAHA — The Iowa State soccer team opened the 2026 season with a 1-0 victory over the University of Nebraska Omaha at the Caniglia Field.

The Cyclones’ only goal was scored by San Francisco transfer Danica Lunceford, a junior. The goal came at the 23rd minute mark.

Danica Lunceford, a transfer from San Francisco, puts the Cyclones up 1-0 in the 23rd minute. pic.twitter.com/slcq9YDEfG

— Wide Right & Natty Lite (@WideRtNattyLt) August 13, 2026

The goalkeeper was redshirt freshman Eme McClenahan, a Utah transfer, who recorded one save in the win.

This was the fourth meeting between the two teams. Iowa State won 4-0 on Aug. 17, 2012, 1-0 on Sept. 8, 2019 and 4-1 on Sept. 15, 2022.

The next home game for Iowa State will be Sunday, Aug. 16. They will face the Kansas City for Senior Day at 6 p.m. The Cyclones are 1-1 against the Roos, as they won 2-0 at home on Sept. 3, 2017 and lost 3-1 at Durwood Soccer Stadium on Sept. 14, 2018.

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