Women's Soccer | 10/26/2023 3:16:00 PM
Games 17-18
Emporia State Hornets (7-5-4, 6-2-1 MIAA)
at Neb.-Kearney Lopers (3-11-2, 2-5-2 MIAA)
Friday, Oct. 27 • 2:00 p.m. • Kearney, Neb.
Series Record: ESU leads 12-5-3 •
Last Meeting: ESU 5, UNK 0 (9/22/23)
at #6 Washburn Ichabods (14-1-1, 8-0-1 MIAA)
Sunday, Oct. 29 • 1:00 p.m. • Topeka, Kan. • Yager Stadium
Series Record: WU leads 18-16-4 •
Last Meeting: WU 1, ESU 0 (9/15/23)
Up Next: MIAA Quarterfinals
Friday, Nov. 3 • TBD
REGULAR SEASON WRAP UP
Emporia State concludes their regular season with road matches against Nebraska-Kearney and #6 Washburn.
LAST TIME OUT
The Hornets rallied past Central Oklahoma for a 2-1 road win over the Bronchos.
THE COACHES
Bryan Sailer is 114-87-34 in his 12th season at Emporia State and is the winningest coach in program history and fifth winningest coach in MIAA history. He has a career record of 173-110-36 that includes coaching four years at the community college level. He has led the Hornets to nine straight .500 or better regular seasons, six straight MIAA Tournaments and back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances.
Rob Breton is 4-32-5 in his second season at UNK. He is 0-3 against ESU.
Davy Phillips is 58-43-9 in his sixth season at WU. He is 4-7 against ESU.
SCOUTING THE HORNETS
Emporia State is 7-5-4 on the season and 6-2-1 through nine games in the MIAA. Emporia State ranks top five in the MIAA in points, goals and assists this season.
Mackenzie Dimarco is leading the way with 14 goals on the season while
Hadlie Lowe and
Hannah Woolery both have three goals. The Hornet defense is anchored by
Joanie Westcoat,
Abby Bachman and
Aubree Blackman. Westcoat has played all 1440 minutes so far this season. In midfield along with Woolery,
Angela Palmer has started all 16 matches and is fourth on the Hornets with 16 shots.
Anna Burnett,
Alexis Cole,
Haley Sparks,
Kyleigh Roe and
Ali Coash have all scored on the season.
ABOUT NEBRASKA-KEARNEY
The Lopers are 3-11-2 on the season and 2-5-2 in the MIAA. Cammie Davis leads the way in attack for Nebraska-Kearney with two goals and a team-high six points.
SERIES HISTORY
Emporia State leads the all-time series 12-5-3 over Nebraska-Kearney.
LAST TIME VS. THE LOPERS
Earlier this season, the Hornets hosted the Lopers in the final nonconference match of the season. Emporia State built 4-0 first half lead behind two goals from
Hadlie Lowe and lone goals from
Ali Coash and
Hannah Woolery.
Mackenzie Dimarco scored a goal late in the second half to cap off a 5-0 win over Nebraska-Kearney.
ABOUT WASHBURN
The Ichabods are 14-1-1 on the season and 8-0-1. Washburn is currently ranked #6 in the United Soccer Coaches Poll, the highest ranking in program history. The attack is led by Ana Muruzabal who has seven goals and three assists for a team-high 17 points on the season.
SERIES HISTORY
Washburn leads the all-time series 18-16-4 over Emporia State.
LAST TIME VS. THE ICHABODS
Emporia State hosted Washburn in the nonconference part of the schedule earlier this season. Washburn was able to pull through late in the second half to take down the Hornets 1-0.
UP NEXT
The Hornets have clinched a spot in the MIAA Tournament and look to clinch a top-four finish this weekend in order to host the opening round on Nov. 3.
