TAHLEQUAH – Northeastern State closes non-conference play Friday at Newman before opening its 11-match MIAA schedule Sunday afternoon with a second tilt at No. 10 ranked Central Oklahoma.

The RiverHawks are undefeated through their first six matches (3-0-3) and are one of five teams in the MIAA not to suffer a setback this season. 

Payton Lieb is tied for fourth in the MIAA with three goals, and Sydney Taylor is tied for second with three assists.  Ainsley Cunningham is one of three goalkeepers in the MIAA not to allow a goal this season and has made three starts.  

Northeastern State at Newman  // September 16 at 7 p.m. // Live Coverage

History with the Jets (0-6)
Northeastern State has won the last nine contests against Newman dating back to 2004 and holds a 12-1 series lead.  At Newman, the RiverHawks are 6-0 overall and have shut out the Jets in four consecutive matches.

Scouting the Jets
- Dating back to the previous season, Newman has not won in 12 consecutive matches.
- Newman is second to last in the MIAA with 6.67 shots per match and has allowed an association high 3.83 goals per match.
- Goalkeeper Jordan Webster leads the MAIA with 8.5 saves per match.

Northeastern State at No. 10 Central Oklahoma  // September 18 at 1 p.m. // Live Coverage

History with the Bronchos (5-0-1)
Northeastern State and Central Oklahoma have faced 34 times previously win the Bronchos holding a 22-8-4 series lead.  In Edmond, the RiverHawks are 3-11-1, with its last win being a 2-1 victory against a then-undefeated Bronchos team in 2018.

Scouting the Bronchos
- In the first meeting this season, UCO needed a penalty kick goal in the 84th minute to pull off a 2-2 draw in Tahlequah.
- The Bronchos are ranked No. 10 nationally in this week's United Soccer Coaches Poll.
- Central Oklahoma hosts Rogers State Friday before facing the RiverHawks. 

Coming Up
The RiverHawks return to Tahlequah for Homecoming Week at NSU and will face Emporia State Friday evening.