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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Griffons head to Oklahoma this weekend for two crucial MIAA games against Central Oklahoma and Northeastern State.
The Bronchos host the Griffons at 1 p.m. on Friday afternoon. Two days later Missouri Western heads to Tahlequah, Okla. to play the RiverHawks at 1 p.m.
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Tara Russell has started all nine games for the Griffons at forward and has played well throughout, putting in four of the Griffons' six goals this season. She has shot the ball 27 times with 17 on goal.
Countering Russell's play is senior
Ashley Juravich, who has the other two goals for the Griffons. Both of Juravich's goals were game winners, helping the Griffons to their 2-6-1 record. Freshman
Sarah Lyle has started seven of the Griffons' nine games with 39 saves with a 2-4 record. Both of her wins were shutouts. Missouri Western is winless so far in MIAA play, making this an important weekend.
About Central Oklahoma: The Bronchos are 3-5-1 so far this year and are on a two-game losing streak. They are 0-1-1 in the conference with a loss to Lindenwood 1-0 and they tied Missouri Southern 0-0.
Central Oklahoma has spread the ball well over the course of the season. Ten different players have scored goals this year, accumulating 13 total with 11 assists. Leading the team with 29 goals is Emily Hahn. Another stand-out player is Kate Foran who has shot the ball on goal 50 percent of the time and has one game-winning goal. Brandi Bartley has 31 saves on the year as goalkeeper for the Bronchos.
About Northeastern State: The RiverHawks are 6-2 overall, but they are 0-2 in the MIAA with losses coming to Missouri Southern and Lindenwood. The RiverHawks play Northwest Missouri State Friday night before their matchup against Missouri Western.
Jennifer Clark remains the RiversHawks' go-to scorer. She has six goals and two assists so far in the year. Lindsey Latta has shot the ball a conference-high 43 times with one goal scored on the season. In the net Jordan Woodruff has started all eight games with two shutouts.
Up Next: After this weekend's trip, the Griffons play four straight games at home. The Griffons meet up with Washburn at 7 p.m. on Friday night on Oct. 11th. Two days later Missouri Western hosts Emporia State at noon. The following weekend, the Griffons play Fort Hays State at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18 before their final home game of the season, a 12 p.m. kickoff against Nebraska-Kearney on Sunday, Oct. 20.
