Elmira, N.Y. – Elmira College Athletics is excited to partner with Pietro & Son's to honor the EC Team of the Month for the 2026-27 season. The women's soccer program takes home the award after clinching a spot in the Empire 8 Tournament.

Women's Soccer
In the month of October, women's soccer recorded three crucial wins to send them to the Empire 8 conference tournament for the first time since 2024. The Soaring Eagles secured their postseason berth on October 21 with a 1-0 shutout victory over Alfred University, marking the program's second postseason appearance in the 21-year span dating back to 2005.

Elmira delivered one of its strongest offensive performances of the season on October 10, earning a commanding 7-0 victory over SUNY Polytechnic Institute on Senior Day. The Soaring Eagles recorded season highs with seven goals, 29 shots, and 17 shots on goal. 

On October 21, Elmira delivered a crucial defensive performance against Alfred, earning a 1-0 victory to officially clinch its place in the Empire 8 postseason. The Purple and Gold carried that momentum into the final week of the regular season, closing out October with a 3-1 victory over SUNY Canton on October 28. 

With a postseason berth secured, multiple offensive contributors emerging, and several strong team performances throughout the month, Elmira women's soccer made October a memorable month for the program.

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