Women's Soccer | 9/27/2023 6:55:00 PM
Games 9-10
Emporia State Hornets (1-4-3, 0-1-0 MIAA)
vs. Northeastern State Riverhawks (2-2-4, 0-0-1 MIAA)
Friday, Sep. 29 • 7:00 p.m. • Emporia, Kan. • Emporia HS
Series Record: Series Tied 7-7-2 •
Last Meeting: ESU 2, NSU 0 (10/30/22)
vs. Rogers State Hillcats (4-2-2, 1-0-0 MIAA)
Sunday, Oct. 1 • 2:00 p.m. • Emporia, Kan. • ESU Pitch
Series Record: ESU leads 1-0-2 •
Last Meeting: ESU 1, RSU 1 (9/25/23)
Up Next: at Northwest Missouri
Friday, Oct. 6 • Maryville, Mo.
HOME STAND CONTINUES
Emporia State is set to take on Northeastern State and Rogers as they remain at home for the second consecutive weekend.
LAST TIME OUT
The Hornets wrapped up nonconference play with a 5-0 win over Nebraska-Kearney before falling to Fort Hays State to begin MIAA action.
THE COACHES
Bryan Sailer is 108-86-33 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 167-109-35 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.
Chase Wooten is 137-68-34 in his 13th season at NSU. He is 7-7-2 against Emporia State.
Chris Jones is 9-9-8 in his second season at RSU. He is 0-0-1 against Emporia State.
SCOUTING THE HORNETS
Emporia State is 1-4-3 through the first eight matches and 0-1-0 through one game in the MIAA. As a team, the Hornets have nine goals on 102 shots this season.
Mackenzie Dimarco and
Hadlie Lowe each have three goals on the season with
Hannah Woolery adding two of her own. The Hornet defense is anchored by
Joanie Westcoat,
Abby Bachman and
Aubree Blackman. Westcoat has played all 720 minutes so far this season. In midfield along with Woolery,
Angela Palmer has started all eight matches and is fourth on the Hornets with nine shots. Palmer also recorded her first assist of the season in the last match against Fort Hays State.
ABOUT NORTHEASTERN STATE
The Riverhawks enter the weekend with a 2-2-4 record with an 0-0-1 record in the MIAA. Similar to the Hornets, Northeastern State has scored nine goals this season on over 100 shots. Sydney Taylor leads the Riverhawks with five goals on a team-high 19 shots.
SERIES HISTORY
The all-time series is tied 7-7-2 between the Hornets and Riverhawks.
LAST TIME VS. THE RIVERHAWKS
In the opening round of the 2022 MIAA Tournament, the Hornets hosted the Riverhawks from the ESU Pitch. Emporia State would score a goal in each half with one goal coming from both
Angela Palmer and
Mackenzie Dimarco as the Hornets took down the Riverhawks 2-0.
ABOUT ROGERS STATE
The Hilcats are 4-2-2 this season and 1-0-0 in the MIAA. As a team, Rogers State is outscoring opponents 11-6. Alix Tirado leads the Hillcat attack with four goals and two assist this season on a team-high 22 shots taken.
SERIES HISTORY
Emporia State leads the all-time series 1-0-2 over Rogers State.
LAST TIME VS. THE HILLCATS
Emporia State and Rogers State met last season in Claremore, Okla. The Hornets trailed 1-0 at the half but scored in the 74th minute on a goal from
Hannah Woolery as the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
UP NEXT
The Hornets will hit the road for their first MIAA matches away from home as they take on Northwest Missouri and Missouri Western.
