Kennesaw State visits Missouri State on Thursday in a key Conference USA matchup, looking to protect its fourth-place standing as the regular season enters its final stretch. The Owls are coming off a 2-0 loss to No. 23 Liberty, while Missouri State is still seeking its first conference win.

By the Numbers
  • Kennesaw State: 5-7-3 overall, 2-3-0 in CUSA.
  • Missouri State: 3-7-4 overall, 0-2-3 in CUSA.
  • Kickoff: Thursday at 5 p.m. ET in Springfield, Missouri.
  • Anabel Orozco leads CUSA with 18 points, 8 goals, 47 shots and 27 shots on goal.
Yes, But

Kennesaw State holds fourth place, but the six teams below the Owls are separated by just three points. Missouri State has yet to win in conference play, yet it has earned draws in its last two matches and is unbeaten in its last six home games.

State of Play
  • The teams are meeting for the second time; Missouri State won their first matchup in Kennesaw last season.
  • Missouri State’s Maggie O’Keefe and Lillie Rasmussen lead the team with 8 points apiece; Rasmussen has scored 4 goals.
  • Kennesaw State goalkeeper Charlee Bernal ranks third in CUSA with 63 saves.
What's Next

A win would help Kennesaw State strengthen its position in a tightly packed conference race. Missouri State will try to turn its recent draws and strong home form into its first CUSA victory.

Bottom Line

With postseason positioning on the line, the Owls face a tricky road test: Missouri State’s conference record is poor, but its home streak makes this a consequential opportunity—not a routine matchup.