WARRENSBURG, Mo. (Nov. 2, 2018)-- Jennies Soccer is set to play in the MIAA Tournament's Semifinal round against Emporia State in Edmond, Ok. The Jennies are going into this matchup with a record of 15-3-1 while the Hornets are coming in 14-4-1.
Opponent: Emporia State
Where: Edmond, Ok.
When: Friday, November 2, 2018 - 4 p.m.
The Week Ahead
• The Jennies are coming off of a 4-0 win over the Lions of Lindenwood in the MIAA Tournament quarterfinals to advance to Edmond, Ok.
• Heading into postseason play the Jennies are ranked No, 2 in the MIAA and are set to take on No. 3 Emporia State in the semifinals in Edmond, Ok.
• The Jennies entered the 2018 season ranked No. 1 in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll (formerly National Soccer Coaches Association of America). UCM is coming off its eighth straight MIAA Regular Season championship, fourth MIAA Tournament championship, fourth straight Central Region crown, and a 2017 NCAA D2 National Championship Title.
Series History
Emporia State Hornets
UCM leads all-time 23-4-2
The Jennies and the Hornets met once this season in Emporia, Kan. during regular season MIAA play. In their only meeting, this season the Hornets defeated the Jennies 3-1 on their home field. That Hornet victory over the Jennies this season was the first victory since 2005.
Scouting the Competition
Emporia State Hornets
• The Hornets were ranked No. 3 at the end of the MIAA regular season with a record of 8-3-0 in the MIAA, and 14-4-1 overall. The Hornets were also ranked No. 5 in the third set of Central Region Rankings released by the NCAA.
• The Hornets defeated Northeastern State in the quarterfinal round of the MIAA Tournament 2-1 to advance to the semifinals.
• The Hornets are led by freshman mid-fielder Rachel Marshall, who has seven goals on the season, one assist, 37 shots, and 15 points thus far. Senior mid-fielder Maria Walden is a player to watch with four goals, one assist and 38 shots on the season. The Hornets goalkeeper freshman Jillian Patton has 63 saves on the season.
• As a team, the Hornets have scored 38 goals thus far on the season.
• Head Bryan Sailer is in his eighth season as the ESU head coach.
• Central Missouri leads Emporia State 23-4-2 all-time.
Opening Weekend
• The Jennies 88 goals scored last this season ranks them in the top five in Division II in total goals at second.
• The Jennies have averaged 3.52 goals per game this season which ranked third in Division II in scoring offense.
• UCM's 45 assists last season was the most in the MIAA and was tied for tenth most in Division II.
• With 221 points total on 88 goals scored and 45 assists, the Jennies were third in Division II in total points.
• In 24 games last season, UCM outscored opponents 88-4 with a 538-204 shots advantage.
Bringing Home the Hardware
• The Jennies posted shutouts in 21 of their wins last season and their four goals allowed was the least allowed in Division II this season.
• The Jennies all-around defense in shutouts (21), shutout percentage (.875), goals-against average (.160), and save percentage (.956) leads all of Division II this season.
• The Jennies were the only team in Division II that allowed just four goals this season. The Jennies four goals allowed was the least allowed in the MIAA. Their 21 shutouts and 25 wins were the most in a single season in UCM History
One for the Record Books
• The 2017 squad is the first team in program history and MIAA history to post 12 consecutive shutouts.
• UCM was just the fourth team in NCAA Division II history to post 12 consecutive shutouts
• Dating back to the 2015 season, UCM has scored a goal in 58 straight games which are both a UCM and MIAA record.
• The Jennies were 26-0-0 for the first time in program history. No other team in program history has ever accomplished that feat.
• UCM's 221 points and 88 goals are the most in a single season in program history.
