Emporia State meets top-seeded, No. 21 Washburn in the MIAA semifinals Friday in Wichita. The Hornets advanced with a 3-0 quarterfinal win over Central Oklahoma, while their October meeting with Washburn ended in a 1-1 draw.

By the Numbers
  • Emporia State: 9-5-5 overall, 5-3-4 in the MIAA.
  • Washburn: 14-1-3 overall, 9-2-3 in the MIAA.
  • Washburn leads the all-time series, 20-19-5.
  • Ella Favot and Megan Kephart have 9 goals apiece for Emporia State; Washburn has outscored opponents 42-6.
Yes, But

Washburn is the tournament’s top seed and has dominated opponents this season, but the Hornets held the Ichabods to a draw in their latest meeting. The teams have played 12 times over the past five seasons, with nine games decided by one goal.

State of Play
  • Emporia State’s quarterfinal win extended its MIAA quarterfinal streak to seven straight victories.
  • Favot, the MIAA Offensive Player of the Year, and Kephart lead the Hornets’ attack.
What’s Next

The teams meet Friday, Nov. 6, at 3 p.m. at Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita. The winner advances to the MIAA Tournament championship game.

Bottom Line

Washburn brings the stronger season record, but Emporia State has already shown it can match the Ichabods. A close semifinal could come down to which team converts its chances.