Game Details:
Thursday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m. at Fort Hays State
Saturday, Nov. 6, 2 p.m. at Newman
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TAHLEQUAH -- With a postseason berth clinched for the GAC/MIAA Tournament, the RiverHawks will look to build momentum into the postseason with their final road matches of the regular season.
Four points separate the top four in standings, so where the tournament will end up being at won't be decided until after the regular season ends on Saturday evening.
Jason Rivera leads NSU with six goals and is third in the GAC/MIAA. Sam Scarth is second in the league with five assists.
History with the Tigers
Historically, following 26 matches, the series is near even, with the Tigers holding a 12-9 lead, with five draws between the two teams. In the first meeting this season, Fort Hays State won 1-0 in Tahlequah.
Scouting the Tigers (10-4-2, 7-2-1 GAC/MIAA)
- Fort Hays State climbed back into the United Soccer Coaches Top-25 National Poll and are No. 25 going 4-0-1 second October 14.
- Ranked first in the GAC/MIAA with a .810 save percentage which is also 12 highest nationally.
- Kieran Brown has 60 saves on the season, good for the GAC/MIAA lead.
- Blake Arndt leads the league in goals (8) and points (19).
History with the Jets
Northeastern State holds a 15-10-2 series lead over Newman, with the first meeting coming in 1985. The RiverHawks have won seven of the last eight meetings. However, the previous six have been single-goal decisions. In the first tilt of the season, NSU shut out Newman 1-0 on a Jason Rivera goal in the first minute of the second half.
Scouting the Jets (1-13-1, 1-8-1 GAC/MIAA)
- Newman has been eliminated from postseason play.
- The Jets snapped an 18 match winless streak with a 5-0 victory at Ouachita Baptist on Saturday.
- Ranked third from last in shots per game (7), and sixth from last in corner kicks per game (2.8),
Coming Up
Northeastern State will be in the GAC/MIAA Tournament which starts on Nov. 12.
