Hilltopper defender Abby Wiedermann (8) moves the ball forward during WKU’s game against the Dayton Flyers on Aug. 28, 2025 at the WKU Soccer Complex. (Cayden Duncan)The Hilltoppers starting lineup huddles together before their game against the Dayton Flyers on Aug. 28, 2025 at the WKU Soccer Complex. (Cayden Duncan)Hilltoppers forward Danielle Lewin (15) chases after Dayton Flyers’ goalkeeper Batoul Reda (0) as they move the ball downfield during WKU’s game against Dayton on Aug. 28, 2025 at the WKU Soccer Complex. (Cayden Duncan)Hilltoppers goalkeeper Maddie Davis (1) leaps to block a shot attempt by Dayton Flyers forward Emery Newlin (13) on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 at the WKU Soccer Complex. (Cayden Duncan)Attendees stand for the National Anthem before WKU’s game against the Dayton Flyers on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 at the WKU Soccer Complex. (Cayden Duncan)Hilltopper defender Lauren Alexander (23) winds up to launch the ball downfield during WKU’s game against the Dayton Flyers on Aug. 28, 2025 at the WKU Soccer Complex. (Cayden Duncan)Hilltoppers defender Mia Merritt (11) throws the ball in during WKU’s game against the Dayton Flyers on Aug. 28, 2025 at the WKU Soccer Complex. (Cayden Duncan)Hilltoppers forward Matea Bradfield (24) dribbles down the field past Dayton Flyers’ forward Laney Smith (26) during WKU’s game against the Dayton Flyers on Aug. 28, 2025 at the WKU Soccer Complex. (Cayden Duncan)