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Karen Penner

Women's Soccer travels to Fort Hays, Nebraska-Kearney

TAHLEQUAH – Northeastern State makes its longest trek of the season and will visit Fort Hays State Friday before heading further north Saturday to face Nebraska-Kearney on Sunday afternoon.

NSU holds an overall mark of 4-2-6 (1-2-2 MIAA) and is one of two NCAA D-II women's soccer teams with six draws.

Ainsley Cunningham is fifth in the MIAA with four shutouts this season, Payton Lieb is second in the MIAA with 28 shots taken, and is eighth with eight points (4 goals). 

Northeastern State at Fort Hays State  // October 7 at 7 p.m. // Live Coverage

History with the Tigers 
Northeastern State is 6-4 against Fort Hays State, with the RiverHawks holding a 3-3 record against the Tigers on the road.  

Scouting the Tigers (8-0-4, 3-0-2 MIAA)
- Fort Hays State has allowed just five goals on the year and has eight shutouts.
- Isabel Robben is third in the nation with seven shutouts.
- The Tigers are 3-0-1 at home this season.
- Fort Hays State is receiving votes in the latest United Soccer Coaches Poll.

Northeastern State at Nebraska-Kearney  // October 9 at 12 p.m. // Live Coverage

History with the Lopers
The RiverHawks have a 5-3-1 series edge over the Lopers, with the home team tending to have the advantage.  Northeastern State is 4-0 at home, with Nebraska-Kearney 3-1-1 on their home pitch. 

Scouting the Lopers (0-10-2, 0-4-1 MIAA)
- Nebraska-Kearney is last in the MIAA and 20th lowest in the nation with four goals this season.
- UNK is one of 13 teams looking for the first win; at home, the Lopers are winless in their last ten home matches.
- Goalkeeper Mackenzie Smith leads the nation in minutes played and is second with 84 saves.

Coming Up
The RiverHawks' road trip continues next week, where they will visit Northwest Missouri and Missouri Western.
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