WARRENSBURG, Mo. (Nov. 4, 2018) - Central Missouri Jennies Soccer will go for their fifth straight MIAA Championship this afternoon on the road.
Opponent: Central Oklahoma Bronchos - 19-1, 10-1 MIAA
Where: Edmond, Okla.
When: Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 - 1 p.m.
How to Watch
• Today's match is being broadcast live on the Central Missouri Blueframe portal and is free to view.
Kickoff
• The Jennies are coming off of a 7-1 win over the Hornets of Emporia State in the MIAA Tournament semifinals in Edmond, Ok. Prior to that victory, the Jens defeated 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. 1 Central Oklahoma in the MIAA Championship 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
• UCM shutout UCO in thier one and only meeting of the 2017 season. The game was played at Jennies Field, and the Jens won 3-0
• The Bronchos and the Jennies met once in the 2018 season in Edmond. The Jennies fell in there one and only meeting 2-0.
Scouting the Opposition
Central Oklahoma Bronchos
• The Bronchos are coming off of an 3-0 semifinal victory over the Tigers of Fort Hays State. Before the Tigers, the Bronchos played Washburn in the quarterfinals defeating them 4-1.
• The Bronchos are led by senior forward Katie Killion, who has 26 goals on the season, 107 shots and eight assist shots thus far. Senior forward Asha Haile is a player to watch with 15 goals, two assist, and 53 shots on the season. The Bronchos goalkeeper freshman Kelsi Gibson has 32 saves on the season and has faced 77 shots.
• Head Coach Mike Cook has been with the program since it started, he has taken his team to the NCAA Tournament 11 times in 20 seasons of play.
• Central Missouri leads Central Oklahoma 9-5-3 all-time.
