ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Griffon Soccer (7-3-5, 4-3-2 MIAA) returns to Spratt Stadium this weekend for its final two home matches of the 2026 regular season. MoWest will host Rogers State (5-7-2, 3-6 MIAA) on Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 PM for Senior Day before welcoming Emporia State (7-4-4, 4-2-3 MIAA) on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 1 PM.
The Griffons enter the weekend sixth in the MIAA standings with a 4-3-2 conference record, sitting just behind fifth-place Emporia State (4-2-3). MoWest is also ranked No. 7 in the latest NCAA Central Region Power Index (NPI) rankings, moving down one spot from No. 6 the previous week.
With the regular season winding down, both matches will play an important role in the Griffons' push for postseason positioning.
Last Time Out
Griffon Soccer returns home after wrapping up a three-match road swing with a 1-1-1 record against Fort Hays State, Nebraska-Kearney and No. 8 Pittsburg State.
MoWest opened the road trip with a 1-1 draw at Fort Hays State before earning a 3-2 comeback victory over Nebraska-Kearney on Oct. 16. The Griffons erased a 2-0 halftime deficit behind two second-half goals from senior Sydney Puetz and the game-winning penalty kick from Kendall Knisley in the 71st minute.
Knisley also made program history in the victory, recording her 14th career assist to become Griffon Soccer's all-time assists leader.
MWSU concluded the road swing Sunday, Oct. 18, with a 1-0 loss at No. 8 Pittsburg State. Goalkeeper Morgan Byrd recorded a career-high nine saves, all coming in the second half, to keep the Griffons within striking distance.
MoWest enters its final home weekend with a 7-3-5 overall record and a 4-3-2 mark in MIAA play.
Senior Day Friday Against Rogers State
MoWest will open the weekend against Rogers State on Friday at 7 PM at Spratt Stadium.
After the match, Griffon Soccer will recognize five seniors for their contributions to the program. The 2026 senior class includes No. 4 Ava Smith, No. 9 Sydney Puetz, No. 12 Kaari Little, No. 17 Kendall Knisley and No. 20 Chaleigh Depner.
Rogers State enters the weekend ninth in the MIAA standings with a 3-6 conference record and a 5-7-2 overall mark.
Griffons Welcome Emporia State Sunday
Griffon Soccer will wrap up its 2026 home schedule on Sunday, Oct. 25, with a 1 PM matchup against Emporia State at Spratt Stadium.
The Hornets enter the weekend fifth in the MIAA standings with a 4-2-3 conference record and a 7-4-4 overall mark, sitting one spot ahead of MoWest in the conference standings.
Sunday's matchup will be an important contest for both programs as they battle for positioning in the MIAA standings heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
The contest will also mark the final opportunity for fans to catch MoWest at home during the 2026 regular season, as the Griffons look to close out their home slate on a strong note.
What's Next
Following its final home weekend, Griffon Soccer will hit the road for its 2026 regular-season finale against Northwest Missouri State on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 3 PM in Maryville, Missouri.
