October 18, 2026 - Emporia State soccer applied the pressure late against #25 Central Missouri, but fell 1-0 against the Jennies on Sunday afternoon.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The first half saw limited opportunities for both the Hornets and Jennies, as Central Missouri held a slight 5-4 edge over the Hornets in shots during the first 45 minutes. Emporia State's first opportunity came in the 12th minute as Taylor McFalls forced a save by the Jennies keeper. Central Missouri tallied three shots on goal, as Terra Rybuck made three saves for the Hornets with the game staying scoreless at 0-0 heading into the halftime break.
Following the break, the first opportunity for either side proved the be the difference, as Central Missouri converted in the 54th minute to take a 1-0 lead.
Eventually in the 77th minute, the Hornets started to build a second-half attack, as they tallied the final five shots of the match over the last 13 minutes. Three of the five opportunities forced a Central Missouri save, and despite the attacking chances, the Hornets were unable to pull level as they fell 1-0 against the 25th-ranked Jennies.
A LOOK AT THE STATS
Both Emporia State and Central Missouri had nine shots on the afternoon, with the Jennies having a 6-4 edge in shots on target.
UP NEXT
Emporia State will travel to Maryville, Mo. on Friday, October 16 as they take on Northwest Missouri. Kickoff between the Hornets and Bearcats is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.
