Women's Soccer | 10/6/2021 12:45:00 PM
Games 11-12
#4 Emporia State Hornets (9-0-1, 3-0-0 MIAA)
vs Rogers State Hillcats (6-3-1, 1-2-0 MIAA)
Friday, Oct. 8 • 3:00 p.m. • ESU Pitch • Emporia, Kan.
Series Record: Tied 0-0-1
Last Meeting: ESU 1, RSU 1 (10/11/19)
vs Northeastern State Riverhawks (4-4-2, 1-2-0 MIAA)
Sunday, Oct. 10 • 2:00 p.m. • ESU Pitch • Emporia, Kan.
Series Record: NSU leads 8-4-0
Last Meeting: NSU 1, ESU 1 (3-2 SO) (11/8/21)
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Up Next: at Central Oklahoma
Friday, Oct. 15 • 7:00 p.m. • Edmond, Okla.
BACK HOME AGAIN
After a pair of road victories last weekend moved them up to #4 in the nation, the Hornets return to the ESU Pitch for a pair of key MIAA matches against Rogers State and Northeastern State.
LAST TIME OUT
In a pair of matches on the road, the Hornets first claimed a victory over Missouri Western. With just under 10 minutes remaining,
Liz Palmer was able to redirect the ball in the Griffon goal to tie the match. In the first overtime,
Ashlyn Lakin served the ball into the box from a flip throw-in and
Kyleigh Roe would get on the receiving end with a header finish to complete the comeback and give the Hornets a 3-2 victory. The Hornets would respond to the emotional game with a 4-1 victory over Northwest Missouri with
Mackenzie Dimarco scoring twice.
THE COACHES
Bryan Sailer is 86-72-25 in his tenth year at Emporia State and is the winningest coach in program history and seventh winningest coach in MIAA history. He has a career record of 145-95-27 that includes coaching four years at the community college level. He has led the Hornets to six straight .500 or better regular seasons, four straight MIAA Tournaments and their first ever NCAA Tournament appearance. He is 0-0-1 against Rogers State and is 4-8-0 against Northeastern State.
Josh Smith is in his first official season with Rogers State and has a record of 6-3-1. His first season was canceled due to COVID-19. This is his first meeting with Emporia State.
Chase Wooten is in his 11th season at Northeastern State and has a 124-58-20 record at the school. He is 8-4-0 against Emporia State.
SCOUTING THE HORNETS
Emporia State is 9-0-1 on the season and ranked #4 in the nation. They are leading the MIAA in scoring and rank second in defense.
Mackenzie Dimarco leads the MIAA in both points and goals.
ABOUT ROGERS STATE
The Hillcats have started their season 6-3-1 and 1-2 in the MIAA. They rank in the top six in the MIAA in both goals scored and goals allowed.
SERIES HISTORY
The all-time series is tied 0-0-1.
LAST TIME VS. THE HILLCATS
In the previous matchup in 2019, the Hornets traveled to Claremore, OK and came away with a 1-1 tie despite out shooting the Hillcats 27-9 on the day.
ABOUT NORTHEASTERN STATE
The Riverhawks have started the season 4-4-2 and 1-2-0 in conference play. NSU ranks top five in the MIAA in both shots and saves.
SERIES HISTORY
Northeastern State leads the all-time series 8-4-0.
LAST TIME VS. RIVERHAWKS
The previous matchup took place in the semifinals of the MIAA tournament in 2019. The Hornets got in front early on a
Hannah Woolery goal before Northeastern State eventually tied it up in the second half. The match would remain tied through two overtime periods and the Riverhawks would go on to win the shootout 3-2 over the Hornets.
UP NEXT
The Hornets will hit the road for a pair of matches against Central Oklahoma on Oct. 15 and Newman on Oct. 17.
