ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Griffon soccer team continues its three-match road swing this weekend with MIAA matchups against Nebraska-Kearney and No. 8 Pittsburg State.

MoWest (6-2-5, 3-2-2 MIAA) opens the weekend Friday, Oct. 16, against Nebraska-Kearney in Kearney, Neb., with kickoff scheduled for 2 PM. The Griffons will then travel to Pittsburg, Kan., on Sunday, Oct. 18, to face No. 8 Pittsburg State at 1 PM.

The weekend presents another opportunity for the Griffons to earn valuable points in the MIAA standings as the regular season enters its final stretch.

Last Time Out

MoWest battled Fort Hays State to a 1-1 draw Friday, Oct. 9, in Hays, Kan.

After surrendering an early goal in the second minute, the Griffons responded in the second half as senior Kendall Knisley converted a penalty kick in the 72nd minute to even the score. The goal marked Knisley's seventh of the season as MoWest secured another point in conference play.

Scouting Nebraska-Kearney

Nebraska-Kearney enters Friday's matchup with a 3-7-4 overall record and a 1-5-2 mark in MIAA play. The Lopers are coming off a 2-1 loss to Northwest Missouri State on Sunday after battling Pittsburg State to a 1-1 draw Friday.

Scouting No. 8 Pittsburg State

No. 8 Pittsburg State enters the week unbeaten at 10-0-4 overall and 4-0-4 in MIAA play. The Gorillas are coming off consecutive draws against Nebraska-Kearney (1-1) and Fort Hays State (0-0).

Pittsburg State has allowed just one goal through 14 matches this season, recording 12 shutouts while outscoring opponents 30-1. The Gorillas will host Northwest Missouri State on Thursday before welcoming MoWest on Sunday.

What's Next

Following the weekend road trip, the Griffons return to Spratt Stadium for their final two home matches of the regular season. MoWest will host Rogers State on Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 PM, with Senior Day recognition taking place following the match. The Griffons will then close out their home schedule against Emporia State on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 1 PM.