TAHLEQUAH – Northeastern State remains at home to open Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) play this weekend, where they will see No. 10-ranked Central Missouri on Friday evening.
The RiverHawks (5-1) will then host Northwest Missouri for the ninth time on Sunday to close out the three-match homestand.
Sydney Taylor leads Northeastern State with four goals and has landed 21 in her career. The RiverHawks have shared the scoring opportunities with 11 different players finding the back of the net.
Northeastern State vs. Central Missouri // Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. // Follow Live
History with the Jennies
- Both wins for the RiverHawks have come on the road in Warrensburg, with the Jennies holding a 16-2-1 series lead.
- Friday will be Central Missouri's ninth overall visit to Tahlequah.
Scouting the Jennies
- Central Missouri is ranked No. 10 in Division II, having convincing wins against Ouachita Baptist (5-0) and Harding (7-2).
- UCM's leading goalscorer, Mikaya Ernst, already leads the MIAA with eight goals, half of them coming from that 7-2 victory against Harding.
Northeastern State vs. Northwest Missouri // Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. // Follow Live
History with the Bearcats
- NSU is 10-7-1 all-time against NWMSU, having only lost twice at Tahlequah.
- Northwest Missouri has won the previous three match-ups in the series, with the RiverHawks being 6-2 overall at home.
Scouting the Bearcats
- NWMSU went 3-2 during their non-conference play this year, along with a 5-1 exhibition loss to Oral Roberts.
- The MIAA coaches have the Bearcats being placed right below the RiverHawks, having the sixth spot in the poll.