Northwest Missouri State opens a three-game home stretch with a pair of MIAA matchups: Emporia State on Friday and Rogers State on Sunday. The Bearcats are seventh in the conference standings and need to remain in the top eight to reach the MIAA Tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Northwest is 3-8-3 overall and 3-4-2 in MIAA play, with 11 conference points.
  • The Bearcats are four points from a tie for fourth; the top eight teams qualify for the tournament.
  • Northwest is 6-0 against Rogers State, outscoring the Hillcats 12-2 in those meetings.
  • Goalkeeper Taryn Lewis has a team-best 1.29 goals-against average and 29 saves.
State of Play
  • Northwest hosts Emporia State Friday, Oct. 23, at 3 p.m., then Rogers State Sunday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m.
  • Seven Bearcats have scored the team’s 13 goals this season; Julia Coacher leads with three goals and eight points.
  • Northwest is coming off a 2-0 win at Fort Hays State, where Lewis recorded her first career shutout.
What’s Next

The Bearcats have three regular-season home games remaining. The MIAA Tournament quarterfinals are scheduled for Nov. 1, with the semifinals on Nov. 6 and the final on Nov. 8.

Bottom Line

Northwest has a narrow path to improve its tournament position, making this home stand important. A win over Rogers State would extend the Bearcats’ unbeaten record against the Hillcats; points from both games could strengthen their hold on a top-eight spot.