ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – MWSU travels north to Minnesota to take on two Northern Sun foes this weekend after downing to GAC opponents last weekend. The Griffons will kickoff at 3 p.m. on Friday at Bemidji State and Sunday at the University of Minnesota-Crookston at noon. It's the second-straight year the Griffons play their third match of the season against Bemidji. Last year, an overtime goal from Bridget Blessie moved the team to 3-0 for the first time in program history.
 
Previewing the Griffons
Missouri Western has dominated in the early part of the season, creating 45 shot attempts and five goals in just two games. They are currently averaging 22.5 shots per game and have racked up three assists so far this season.
 
The Griffons have five players with at least two shot attempts this season. Bridget Blessie leads all offensive statistical categories, producing 12 shots with six shots on goal and scoring two goals this past weekend. Newcomer Cassidy Chappell has tallied four shots on goal and added an assist to her stats. Sophomore Layne Shepherd has created several opportunities in the early part of the season. She has a goal, two assists and six shot attempts in two games. Sarah Lyle has accumulated 12 saves and sports a save percentage of .857 in two victories. Missouri Western's back line of defense includes Taylor Gant, Paige Phipps, and Sydney Andrews all with experience from last season.
 
Previewing Bemidji State
BSU is currently 2-0, earning a victory over Minnesota-Crookston, 2-1, and beating Northern Michigan 1-0. Bemidji State has tallied 26 shot attempts over their two games this season with 13 of those shots being on goal. The Beavers have four individuals with at least two shots on goal. Sarah Stram has produced two goals and Miranda Famestad has the other. Stram has five shots on goal and each of her goals have been game winning. In goal for BSU is Anna Fobbe, tallying 180 minutes in the two games along with 11 saves and a save percentage of .917.
 
Previewing Minnesota-Crookston
UMC opened up their season traveling to Bemidji State on Thursday afternoon. The Golden Eagles fell to 0-1-0 after falling to the Beavers 2-1. Taylor Peterson capitalized on her one shot, scoring the lone goal for the Golden Eagles. UMC produced six shots in the game including two on goal. Senior Courtney Armborst will look to help the offense get going as she was the leading goal scorer for UMC a year ago. Goalkeeper Lexie Gauger recorded seven saves throughout the game and has a save percentage of .778.