Friday, Oct. 13, 4 p.m.
Griffon Soccer (10-2, 4-1) at Central Oklahoma (5-5-2, 2-1-2)
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Sunday, Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m.
Griffon Soccer at Northeastern State (10-1, 4-1)
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ST. JOSEPH – Griffon soccer begins a five-game road stretch this weekend with trips to Central Oklahoma and Northeastern State.
 
Missouri Western is receiving votes in the latest United Soccer Coaches poll after being ranked the previous four weeks. A 1-0 loss to Fort Hays State in the second overtime last Sunday gave Missouri Western its first home loss and first MIAA loss of the season. Now, the Griffons look for a rebound with five of its final six games of the regular season coming on the road.
 
MISSOURI WESTERN
The Griffons rank second in the MIAA, averaging 3.1 goals per game. Their 266 shots are the most and their 37 goals and 102 points are second most. Missouri Western has shut out seven opponents this season and the eight goals allowed by the Griffons are tied for the second fewest in the MIAA. Cassidy Menke broke her own MWSU single season goals record earlier this season and leads the MIAA with 11 so far this year. The junior also leads the conference in points with 24. Sydney Cluck leads the MIAA and is currently MWSU's career leader in assists. The senior has seven assists this season. Sarah Lyle ranks third in the MIAA with a .637 goals against average and is fifth in the conference with an .854 save percentage. Missouri Western is tied for second in the MIAA with Northeastern State and Fort Hays State entering the weekend.
 
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
The Bronchos' six conference points are tied for third in the MIAA with Washburn, just one spot behind Missouri Western. UCO's 35 goals this season are third most in the MIAA, but the Bronchos have allowed 23, tied for the third most. Asha Haile and Kelsie Eason rank among the top goal scorers in the MIAA with six each.
 
NORTHEASTERN STATE
Tied with Missouri Western for second place in the MIAA, the RiverHawks only loss of the season came last week, 5-0 at No. 1 Central Missouri. Northeastern State has scored the fourth most goals in the MIAA with 28 while allowing 10. Paulina Chavez ranks fifth in the MIAA with seven goals scored. Meg Smith ranks fifth in the MIAA, allowing just under one goal per game and fourth with an .863 save percentage.
 
UP NEXT
The Griffons travel to Washburn on Oct. 20 and Emporia State on Oct. 22.