Eight Central Missouri players earned All-MIAA honors, led by four first-team selections: defenders Gracie Knight and Ryann Clark, midfielder Coryn Jespersen and forward Mikayla Ernst. Three Jennies made the second team, and Aspen Patterson earned third-team recognition. The No. 2-seeded Jennies are set to host No. 7 Northwest Missouri State in an MIAA tournament quarterfinal Sunday.

By the Numbers
  • 8 Jennies earned All-MIAA honors: 4 first-team, 3 second-team and 1 third-team selections.
  • UCM’s defense allowed 5 goals and recorded 13 shutouts in 18 matches.
  • Jespersen led the MIAA with 13 assists, ranking third nationally in Division II.
  • Goalkeeper Kristen Wright posted a 0.29 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage.
State of Play
  • Central Missouri enters the conference tournament as the No. 2 seed.
  • The Jennies are scheduled to host No. 7 Northwest Missouri State Sunday, Nov. 1, at 1 p.m. in Warrensburg.
Bottom Line

Eight All-MIAA selections reflect the Jennies’ depth, with a stingy defense and standout playmaking giving the second seed a strong foundation for its postseason opener.