Missouri Western closes its regular season Wednesday at Northwest Missouri State, with conference points on the line and postseason seeding still to be determined. The sixth-place Griffons need a strong finish to improve their position in the MIAA tournament field.

By the Numbers
  • Missouri Western: 7-3-7 overall, 4-3-4 in MIAA play; sixth place.
  • Northwest Missouri State: 5-8-3 overall, 5-4-2 in MIAA play; fifth place.
  • The top 8 teams qualify for the conference tournament; the top 4 seeds host quarterfinals.
  • Missouri Western is No. 9 in the latest NCAA Division II Central Region Power Index.
Yes, But

Missouri Western can gain ground with a win, but its tournament seed also depends on the final conference standings. The Griffons are ranked in the region’s top 10, though that ranking does not determine their MIAA tournament position.

What's Next

Kickoff is Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 3 p.m. in Maryville. The MIAA quarterfinals begin Sunday, Nov. 1, with the four highest seeds hosting; the semifinals and championship are scheduled for Nov. 6 and 8 in Wichita.

Bottom Line

Wednesday’s finale is Missouri Western’s last chance to strengthen its conference standing before the postseason bracket is set.