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WVU Tech Golden Bears host No. 4 Patriots in season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:32 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

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Summary

WVU Tech’s men’s soccer team opens the season against the University of the Cumberlands on Saturday at 5 p.m. at the YMCA Paul Cline Memorial Sports Complex. The Golden Bears are ranked No. 2 in the NAIA preseason Top 25, coming off a successful season that included an unbeaten run to the national championship game. The Patriots are currently ranked No. 4 and are seen as a strong contender. Last season, WVU Tech won a notable match against the Patriots 4-2, leading to their entry into the Top 25. The match will provide an early test for both teams as they kick off their respective seasons.

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By the Numbers

•WVU Tech is ranked No. 2 in the NAIA preseason poll.
•The Golden Bears reached the national championship game last season.
•The Patriots come in ranked No. 4 for the preseason.
•Both teams previously met, with WVU Tech winning 4-2 last year.
•Kickoff is set for Saturday at 5 p.m.

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3:32 PMYahoo Sports — WVU Tech soccer: Preseason No. 2 Golden Bears host No. 4 Patriots on Saturday to start season

What they're saying

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WVU Tech’s season opener will be an NAIA top five showdown. As was expected, the Golden Bears are No. 2 in the NAIA preseason Top 25 that was announced on Wednesday. They are coming off last year’s unbeaten run to the national championship game, which they dropped 2-1 to preseason No. 1 Grand View (Iowa). Whatever the Golden Bears are able to do as an encore begins Saturday when they host ...
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