3-1 Win over Nebraska-Kearney Opens MIAA Play for Emporia State Soccer

September 18, 2026 – Emporia State soccer kicked off MIAA play with a 3-1 win over Nebraska-Kearney on Friday afternoon at the ESU Pitch. HOW IT HAPPENED Emporia State and Nebraska-Kearney both had shots in the early going, with the Lopers being the first to force a save with a shot in the tenth minute. The opening goal for the Hornets came in the 13th minute as Avery Zimmerman found the back of the net. The ball entered the box to find Ella Favot, and after Favot’s shot to the lower left was saved, Zimmerman cleaned it up to put…