Emporia State Hornets (9-4-1, 4-3-0 MIAA)
vs Lindenwood (6-6-2, 3-3-1 MIAA) •
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Friday, Oct. 19 • 3:00 p.m. • Emporia, Kan.
Series Record: LU Leads 3-1-2 Last Meeting: LU 1, ESU 0 (Oct. 15, 2017)
vs Central Missouri (11-2-1, 5-1-1 MIAA) •
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Sunday, Oct. 20 • 2:00 p.m. • Emporia, Kan.
Series Record: UCM Leads 23-3-2 Last Meeting: UCM 4, ESU 0 (Nov. 1, 2017)
Up Next: at Washburn • Friday, Oct. 26 • Topeka, Kan.
at Nebraska Kearney • Sunday Oct. 28 • Kearney, Neb.
HOMECOMING
After a weekend in Oklahoma, Emporia State returns to the ESU Pitch to host their final home matches of the season. On Friday, the Hornets host Lindenwood at 3:00 pm. On Saturday, the Hornets host Central Missouri at 2:00 pm for senior day to wrap up homecoming weekend.
THE COACHES
Bryan Sailer is 57-66-21 in his eighth year at Emporia State and is the winningest coach in program history. He has a career record of 116-89-23 that includes coaching four years at the community college level.
Dave Musso is in his 1st season as the head coach of the women's soccer team at Lindenwood.
Lewis Theobald is in his 12th season as the head coach of the women's soccer team at Central Missouri.
LAST TIME OUT
On Friday, the Hornets fell 2-1 to #11 Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Okla. The Hornets scored just the third goal of the season against the undefeated Bronchos. McKayla Brady led the Hornets with two shots taken and one goal scored. Maria Walden had the lone assist in the match for the Hornets. In goal, Jillian Patton recorded 11 saves as she faced 21 shots in the match.
On Sunday, the Hornets fell 1-0 to Northeastern State in Tahlequah, Okla. This was the Hornets first loss on a Sunday and their first shut-out loss this season. The Hornets were out-shot 10-9 in the match despite taking 5-3 shots on goal. There were 22 fouls recorded in the match. Shelby Keyes and Rachel Marshall led the Hornets in shots taken with two each while five other Hornets took one shot each. Jillian Patton played the full 90 minutes in goal with two saves.
ABOUT THE HORNETS
Emporia State is 9-4-1 on the season, 4-3-0 in the MIAA recording the best start in program history. The Hornets have out-shot opponents 227-158 on the season with 93-71 shots on goal. The Hornets have outscored opponents 27-16 on the season.
On The Field
The Hornets have 12 players with at least one goal led by Rachel Marshall with six followed by Maria Walden with four, Tanna Benefiel and McKayla Brady each with three and Shelby Keyes, Aislinn Hughes and Jacki Martinek each with two goals. Five players add one goal each for the Hornets. Jillian Patton has played 1127:05 minutes for the Hornets, starting in 12 games. She has five shut-outs and 48 saves. Chiara Soergel has played 154:45 with two shut-outs and seven saves.
ABOUT LINDENWOOD
Lindenwood is 6-6-2 on the season, 3-3-1 in the MIAA. The Lions have been out-shot 199-127 on the season. The Lions are led by Morgan Weller with five goals followed by Katie Richter, Jordan Wipke, Sami Gregory and Olivia Callipari each with two goals. Megan Swanson has played 940 minutes in goal with 56 saves and three s/o.
HISTORY AGAINST THE LIONS
In the last meeting, Emporia State fell 1-0 to Lindenwood on October 15, 2017 in St. Charles, Mo. Lindenwood leads the all-time series 3-1-2 over the Hornets.
ABOUT CENTRAL MISSOURI
Central Missouri is 11-2-1 on the season, 5-1-1 in the MIAA. The Jennies are the defending DII National Champions. The Jennies have out-shot opponents 258-184 on the season. Jada Scott leads the Jennies with 10 goals followed by Courtney Killian with eight. Jordyn Atagi has played 889:52 in goal with 39 saves and three s/o.
HISTORY AGAINST THE JENNIES
In the last meeting, Emporia State fell 4-0 to Central Missouri in the first round of the 2017 MIAA tournament. The Jennies lead the all-time series 23-3-2 over the Hornets.
UP NEXT
Emporia State wrap up the regular season on the road as they travel to face Washburn in Topeka, Kan. and Nebraska Kearney in Kearney, Neb.
