COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 2026 Mid-American Conference Women's Soccer Championship continues Tuesday, Nov. 10, with a pair of semifinal matchups at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, home of the Columbus Crew, in Columbus, Ohio.

The semifinal round begins at 1 p.m. ET as No. 2 Massachusetts takes on No. 6 Ball State. Top-seeded Western Michigan will face No. 4 Miami in the second semifinal at 5 p.m. ET.

Both matches will be broadcast live on ESPN+.

The Minutewomen advanced directly to the semifinal round after earning the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye. Ball State punched its ticket with a 1-0 quarterfinal victory over No. 3 Kent State. Western Michigan also received a first-round bye as the tournament's top seed, while Miami advanced with a 3-0 penalty shootout victory over No. 5 Bowling Green following a scoreless draw through two overtime periods.

The winners will advance to the MAC Championship match on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Below is a team-by-team preview ahead of Tuesday's semifinal action.

GAME 1: 1 P.M. ET | SEMIFINALS | SCOTTSMIRACLE-GRO FIELD (COLUMBUS, OHIO)
No. 2 Massachusetts vs. No. 6 Ball State | Watch Live | Live Stats

NO. 2 MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEWOMEN
Massachusetts enters the semifinal round as the No. 2 seed after finishing the regular season with an 11-2-5 overall record and a 5-1-5 mark in MAC play. The Minutewomen earned a first-round bye after securing the second seed in the conference standings.

Under head coach Jason Dowiak, Massachusetts has put together another strong season, combining a balanced offensive attack with a disciplined defensive effort. The Minutewomen finished the regular season with 12 goals in conference play while allowing just 10.

Sophomore forward Monica Curry and sophomore defender Amelia Deren have led the Massachusetts attack, each recording seven goals during the regular season. Curry added two assists for a team-high 16 points, while Deren contributed 15 points and converted seven penalty kicks. Junior forward Caroline Dickson has also been a key offensive contributor with six goals and an assist.

Defensively, the Minutewomen have been anchored by a backline featuring All-MAC First Team selection Deren. Massachusetts goalkeeper Taylor Annemarie and the Minutewomen defense have helped the team record five shutouts in conference play.

Massachusetts and Ball State met earlier this season on Sept. 17 in Muncie, with the Minutewomen earning a 1-0 road victory. The teams will meet again Tuesday with a spot in the MAC Championship game on the line.

NO. 6 BALL STATE CARDINALS
Ball State enters Tuesday's semifinal as the No. 6 seed after finishing the regular season with an 8-6-5 overall record and a 4-3-4 mark in MAC play. The Cardinals advanced to the semifinal round with a 1-0 shutout victory over No. 3 Kent State in Saturday's quarterfinal matchup.

Mary Jane Keller provided the difference for the Cardinals, scoring the game's only goal in the eighth minute off assists from LG Moncrief and Anna Kate Robillard. Ball State goalkeeper Kate Pallante made four saves to preserve the shutout, including several key stops during a second-half push from the Golden Flashes.

Head coach Andy Stoots and the Cardinals have relied on a strong defensive identity throughout the season. Ball State allowed just seven goals in 11 conference matches, ranking among the top defensive teams in the MAC. Pallante has been a key part of that success, recording eight shutouts during the regular season and earning Second Team All-MAC honors.

Offensively, Ball State has received contributions from throughout its lineup. The Cardinals have scored nine goals in conference play, with multiple players contributing to the attack. Keller's quarterfinal goal marked her third of the season.

Ball State will look to carry its defensive success into Tuesday's matchup against a Massachusetts team it faced earlier in the season. The Cardinals fell 1-0 to the Minutewomen in their September meeting in Muncie.

The Cardinals are looking to reach the MAC Championship game for the first time since 2015.

The winner advances to Friday's championship match at 7:30 p.m. ET.

GAME 2: 5 P.M. ET | SEMIFINALS | SCOTTSMIRACLE-GRO FIELD (COLUMBUS, OHIO)
No. 1 Western Michigan vs. No. 4 Miami | Watch Live | Live Stats

NO. 1 WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS
Western Michigan enters the MAC Tournament as the No. 1 seed after capturing its fourth consecutive MAC regular-season championship. The Broncos finished the regular season with a 10-4-4 overall record and an 8-2-1 mark in conference play, earning a first-round bye into Tuesday's semifinal round.

Under head coach Lewis Robinson, the Broncos have continued their run as one of the premier programs in the conference. Robinson was named MAC Coach of the Year for the fourth consecutive season after leading Western Michigan to another regular-season title. The Broncos have also won the last two MAC Tournament championships, claiming titles in 2024 and 2025.

Western Michigan has been one of the most productive offensive teams in the conference, scoring 29 goals in 11 MAC matches. The Broncos have outscored conference opponents 29-8 while leading the league in goals, assists and scoring average.

Redshirt junior forward Tessa Fagerson and junior forward Kaiya Stewart have paced the Bronco attack, each recording eight goals during the regular season. Fagerson was named MAC Forward of the Year after adding four assists for a team-high 20 points. Stewart also contributed three assists and 19 points.

Junior midfielder Meredith Vance has been another key contributor, leading the MAC with nine assists. Defensively, All-MAC Defensive Player of the Year Kailah Newcomb has helped anchor a backline that allowed just eight goals in conference play. Goalkeeper Reagan Sulaver has recorded five shutouts and a 0.84 goals-against average.

The Broncos and RedHawks met earlier this season on Oct. 25 in Kalamazoo, with Miami earning a 1-0 road victory. Western Michigan will look to reverse that result Tuesday as it seeks a third consecutive MAC Tournament championship.

The winner advances to Friday's championship match at 7:30 p.m. ET.

NO. 4 MIAMI REDHAWKS
Miami enters the semifinal round as the No. 4 seed after finishing the regular season with a 9-6-4 overall record and a 5-2-4 mark in MAC play. The RedHawks advanced to Tuesday's semifinal with a dramatic quarterfinal victory over No. 5 Bowling Green, earning a 3-0 advantage in penalty kicks following a scoreless draw through 110 minutes.

Under head coach Courtney Sirmans, Miami has continued to find ways to compete in close matches throughout the season. The RedHawks secured their semifinal berth behind a standout performance from goalkeeper Dominique Popa, who recorded eight saves against Bowling Green, including several key stops in overtime.

Miami's offense has been led by junior midfielder Kayla Perfect, who recorded seven goals and four assists during the regular season. Senior forward Millie Cook has also been a consistent contributor, earning First Team All-MAC honors. Averie Bierker has added four goals to the RedHawk attack.

The RedHawks finished the regular season with 14 goals in conference play, ranking third in the MAC. Defensively, Miami allowed just 11 goals in 11 conference matches and will look to build on its quarterfinal shutout performance.

Miami and Western Michigan met on Oct. 25 in Kalamazoo, with the RedHawks earning a 1-0 road victory. The win marked one of Western Michigan's two conference losses during the regular season and gives Miami an opportunity to complete the season sweep Tuesday.

The RedHawks will look to continue their postseason run and earn a spot in the MAC Championship game for the first time since 2021.

The winner of Tuesday's matchup will advance to Friday's championship match at 7:30 p.m. ET.