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Preview: Griffon Soccer vs. Northwest Missouri, Central Missouri

Griffons Look To Get Back In the Win Column Starting Friday Night

GAME PREVIEW
Missouri Western (8-6-1, 4-4-1) at Northwest Missouri St. (3-9-3, 2-6-1)
Friday, October 30th – 3 p.m. – Maryville, Missouri
 
Missouri Western (8-6-1, 4-4-1) vs. University of Central Missouri (14-2-0, 7-2-0)
Sunday, November 1st – 12 p.m. – St. Joseph, Missouri
 
LINKS
Live Stats vs. Northwest Missouri | Live Stats vs. Central Missouri | MWSU Stats | MIAA Standings


ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Griffons will take to the road for their third straight game against rival Northwest Missouri on Friday at 3 p.m. and return home for a match on Sunday against #10 Central Missouri. Missouri Western will look to get back on track after losing two straight and move up in the MIAA standings. Also, we will honor the five seniors on the Griffon soccer team which include Sydney Andrews, Drew Mantlo, Katie Kempf, Nikki Birr, and Melody Johnson.

Previewing Missouri Western
  • The Griffons are now 8-6-1 on the year and 4-4-1 in conference action
  • MWSU has now lost two straight after winning three straight prior to last weekend
  • Missouri Western is currently in 7th place in the MIAA standings
  • The Griffons have produced 194 total shots offensively, averaging 12.9 per game compared to 163 total and 10.9 per game to opponents
  • Seven different Griffons have at least 15 shot attempts on the year
  • Missouri Western has a scoring average of 1.067 (7th in the MIAA)
  • Bridget Blessie averages 2.93 shots per games (8th in the MIAA)
  • Sydney Cluck has three goals and two assist this season, including two game-winning goals
  • Sydney Andrews and Chassidy Chappell each have two goals this season
  • Sarah Lyle continues to dominate in goal allowing just 12 goals all season
  • Lyle has allowed .777 goals per game average (3rd in the MIAA)

Previewing Northwest Missouri State
  • The Bearcats have a record of 3-9-3 overall and a conference record of 2-6-1
  • NWMSU has lost three of their last four games, their last win came against Nebraska-Kearney 2-1 on Oct. 18th
  • Northwest Missouri sits 11th in the MIAA standings
  • The Bearcats and Griffons were scheduled to play earlier this season but was cancelled due to weather
  • Northwest Missouri has recorded 147 shot attempts this season and have allowed opponents 258 total shots
  • The Bearcats have produced 89 corners which is 5.93 per game (1st in the MIAA)
  • Anna Holden and Katelynn Lindsey each have three goals on the year for the Bearcats
  • Six other players have at least one goal during the season
  • Ashley Malloy and Elizabeth Lee have split time as the goalkeeper, starting nine and six games respectively.
  • Malloy has earned one shutout this season and holds a record of 2-5-2

Previewing #10 Central Missouri
  • The Jennies are sitting with a record of 14-2 overall and 7-2 in conference, ranking 10th in the nation
  • UCM has won three of their last four games including winning to 3-0 matches last week against Missouri Western and Northwest Missouri
  • Central Missouri is tied for 1st in the MIAA standings with Northeastern St.
  • The Jennies continue to average over three goals per game (1st in the MIAA)
  • Central Missouri is averaging 19 shots per game (2nd in the MIAA)
  • Jada Scott has averaged 3.13 shots per game (4th in the MIAA)
  • Julie Ireland, Megan Woolley and Jada Scott all sit within the top-6 of goals scored this season in the MIAA
  • Courtney Killian has four assist on the year (2nd in the MIAA)
  • Goalie Ana Dikes is allowing just .287 goals per game this season (1st in the MIAA)
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Players Mentioned

Sarah Lyle

#1 Sarah Lyle

GK
5' 7"
Junior
Katie Kempf

#5 Katie Kempf

MF
5' 3"
Redshirt Senior
Sydney  Andrews

#10 Sydney Andrews

D
5' 6"
Senior
Bridget Blessie

#12 Bridget Blessie

MF
5' 6"
Redshirt Sophomore
Drew  Mantlo

#16 Drew Mantlo

MF
5' 4"
Senior
Sydney Cluck

#17 Sydney Cluck

MF
5' 5"
Sophomore
Melody Johnson

#19 Melody Johnson

D
5' 9"
Senior
Nikki Birr

#22 Nikki Birr

MF
5' 4"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Sarah Lyle

#1 Sarah Lyle

5' 7"
Junior
GK
Katie Kempf

#5 Katie Kempf

5' 3"
Redshirt Senior
MF
Sydney  Andrews

#10 Sydney Andrews

5' 6"
Senior
D
Bridget Blessie

#12 Bridget Blessie

5' 6"
Redshirt Sophomore
MF
Drew  Mantlo

#16 Drew Mantlo

5' 4"
Senior
MF
Sydney Cluck

#17 Sydney Cluck

5' 5"
Sophomore
MF
Melody Johnson

#19 Melody Johnson

5' 9"
Senior
D
Nikki Birr

#22 Nikki Birr

5' 4"
Senior
MF