Kearney, Neb. – The Nebraska-Kearney women's soccer team remains home this weekend to face Northwest Missouri State and Missouri Western State.

The Lopers (4-6-0, 2-1-0) are currently in a four-way tie for third place in the MIAA standings along with Emporia State, MWSU and Lindenwood (six points apiece) No. 16 Central Oklahoma leads at 3-0-0 (nine points); the 'Chos host eight-time defending champion and No. 17 Central Missouri on Sunday afternoon. Check the Loper schedule page for kickoff times and media links.

UNK is 2-2-2-0 all-time vs. Northwest and 2-4-0 against Mo West. The Lopers fell 3-1 in Maryville last fall while dropping a 2-0 decision two days earlier in St. Joe.

The Lopers picked up its first win of the year at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium at Foster Field last Friday evening when Omaha senior Ciera Clark headed in a free kick with just seconds left in the second OT. That was good for a 2-1 win over Northeastern State. UNK is 2-2-0 in true road games and 1-0-0 at neutral sites.

On the season, the Loper have allowed just 15 goals, holding seven straight opponents to one or no goals. UNK is tied for second in the MIAA in saves (56/5.6 per game) and eighth in goals against average (1.46). Offensively, the Blue & Gold has taken seven more corners, 40-33, and scored more first half goals, 5-4, than its opponents.

Kearney starts a four-game road swing next Friday with a trip to Lindenwood.


About the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats
2018 record: 1-8-0 (0-3-0)

Notable results: Beat William Jewell, 2-1; Lost to #17 Central Missouri, 4-1; Lost to Missouri Western, 4-0

Leaders to date: #11 Emily Madden (Jr., 5-3, F, 2 points on two assists; 13 shots), #4 Mollie Holtman (So., 5-0, F, 4 points on two goals; 5 shots), #00 Alexis Serna-Castillo (Fr., 5-6, GK, 2.17 GAA, 34 saves, 540 minutes)
 
About the Missouri Western State Griffons
2018 record: 7-3-0 (2-1-0)

Notable results: Beat #17 Central Missouri, 1-0; Beat Emporia State, 4-3; Beat Washburn, 3-2; Lost to Lindenwood, 1-0

Leaders to date: #10 Cassidy Menke (Sr., 5-9, F, 15 points on six goals & three assists; 34 shots), #22 Claire Meyers (So., 5-4, F, 6 points on three goals; 14 shots), #0 Anna Mayer (Fr., 5-8, GK, 1.25 GAA, 48 saves, 794 minutes)