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No. 8 Ohio State to Host Kentucky Thursday
8/26/2026 3:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer
This is the Buckeyes' highest ranking since 2024
Ohio State vs. Kentucky
Date: August 27, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Venue: Columbus, Ohio – Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium
Watch: B1G+
Live Stats: OhioStateBuckeyes.com
Rosters: Ohio State | Kentucky
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State women's soccer are set to host the Kentucky Wildcats Thursday at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. and the match will be streamed live on B1G+.
Admission and parking are free for all Ohio State women's soccer matches.
The Buckeyes are 1-0-1 on the season, most recently besting Kansas 1-0 at home.
Amanda Schlueter scored the only goal of the game in the 40th minute off of a turnover.
Peighton Northrup secured the second shutout of her career in her second career start with a total of six saves.
Northrup was named a B1G Goalkeeper of the Week this week.
Thursday's matchup will be the eighth all-time meeting between Ohio State and Kentucky. The Wildcats lead the series, 4-3-1.
The Buckeyes are 13-14-4 against teams currently in the SEC.
This will be the third of four non-conference matches against Power 4 opponents.
Ohio State is ranked No. 8 this week in the coaches poll, their highest ranking since Oct. 2024.
Ohio State has 47 wins over top 25 ranked teams.
Seniors Schlueter, Bramblett and Garcia have been named captains for the 2026 season.
Kentucky is on a hot streak, currently 3-0-0 on the season.
In their first three games, the Wildcats have scored at least five goals and have only allowed two goals on the season.
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