MARIETTA, Ohio - February 28, 2026 - History was made Saturday afternoon for the Terriers, as they took on the Pioneers for their first game back since the 2020 season, taking a hard fought 27-1 loss on the road.

Despite the final score, the Terriers embraced the historic moment, competing with passion and resilience in their long-awaited return to the field.

Hiram continued to battle throughout all four quarters, highlighted by a milestone moment in the fourth period. With 4:34 remaining, Lainey West found the back of the net on an unassisted goal, marking the first Terrier goal since the program's return and putting Hiram on the scoreboard for the first time in 2026. West finished with Hiram's lone goal on one shot.

Goalkeeper Emma Fox anchored the defense, recording seven saves across 60 minutes of action while also collecting six ground balls of her own. The Terriers totaled 20 ground balls as a whole; leading the pack was Janelle Steiner and Jane Clark with three apiece. Steiner also paced Hiram in draw controls with five.

While the afternoon marked a challenging result on the scoreboard, it symbolized a significant step forward for the Hiram as a team as they officially return back to competition and began a new chapter for the program.

The Terriers will be back in action on Wednesday, when they host La Roche for their home opener at 7 p.m. under the Henry Field lights.