October 23, 2026 - Emporia State soccer applied second-half pressure against Northwest Missouri on Friday, but ultimately fell 1-0.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The first half saw the Bearcats hold the early attacking edge, as they tallied the first two shots of the match. Emporia State's first opportunity in the 17th minute as shot by Morgan Davis forced a save from the Bearcat goalkeeper. Northwest Missouri would find the breakthrough just two minutes later.
The Bearcats took a shot from outside the box that eventually bounced back into the box off the right post, and the hosts pounced on the rebound to move in front 1-0.
Emporia State would tally three more shots in the first half, but came up empty as they trailed 1-0 at the halftime break.
Following the intermission, the attacking threat laid entirely with the Hornets, as they piled on 11 shots in the final 45 minutes to just two by the Bearcats. Despite six shots finding the target, all were turned away as Emporia State was unable to level the score, eventually falling 1-0.
A LOOK AT THE STATS
Emporia State held a 15-7 shots advantage over the Bearcats, with a 7-5 edge in shots on goal.
UP NEXT
Emporia State will head to St. Joseph, Mo. for a pivotal matchup against Missouri Western on Sunday, October 25. Kickoff between the Hornets and Griffons is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
