Lynchburg Women’s Soccer Set for Code Red Matchup Against Shenandoah

On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the University of Lynchburg women’s soccer team will host Shenandoah University at 6:00 p.m. This game marks the first of two home events called the “Code Red” series, encouraging fans to wear Lynchburg red and support their team.

A Look at the Hornets’ Season

The Lynchburg Hornets enter this match with an impressive overall record of 8 wins, 2 losses, and 2 ties. They recently faced a narrow defeat, losing 2-1 to Randolph-Macon. The Hornets have performed strongly at their home venue, Shellenberger Field, boasting a record of 3 wins, no losses, and 1 draw while maintaining a clean sheet for every home game this season.

Head-to-Head History

The rivalry favors the Hornets in historical matchups against Shenandoah, with Lynchburg holding a commanding 14-1-1 record over 16 encounters. They have won the last four matches against their rivals, all decided by just one goal.

Player Highlights

Lynchburg goalkeeper Kate Shepherd leads the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) with five shutouts this season, while midfielder Morgan Oliver ranks second in the conference with 8 goals. The Hornets currently achieve a shutout percentage of 66.7%, standing 23rd in Division III.

Shenandoah visits Lynchburg with a record of 5 wins, 6 losses, and 3 ties, including a 3-2 mark in ODAC. Although they have started the season against four ranked teams, the Hornets have consistently scored in tight clashes, losing two of these matches by just one goal.

Leading the way for Shenandoah is McKenna Newcome, who contributes significantly with 7 goals and 4 assists, achieving 18 points overall. Her performance earned her Third Team All-ODAC honors last year.

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In their last two matches, Shenandoah secured a 2-0 victory against Bridgewater and dominated Hollins with an 8-0 scoreline. Following their match with Lynchburg, they are set to face Randolph on Saturday, October 18.

How to Watch

This exciting Code Red matchup will be available for streaming on the Lynchburg Hornets Sports Network and FloSports. Don’t miss out on the action as both teams look to secure a critical win in the conference.

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