No. 18 Central Missouri (3-1-0) vs. Northwest Missouri (2-2-0)
Friday, Sept. 17 | 7 p.m. | Warrensburg, Mo. (South Recreation Complex)
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No. 18 Central Missouri at Missouri Southern
Sunday, Sept. 19 | 2 p.m. | Joplin, Mo. (Hal Bodon Field)
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SCENE SETTER
• No. 18 University of Central Missouri Jennies soccer is scheduled to host the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats on Friday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. at the South Recreation Complex in Warrensburg, Mo., before traveling to Missouri Southern in Joplin, Mo., on Sunday Sept. 19 at 2 p.m.
• The Jennies won a 4-3 thriller against Minnesota State in their 2021 home opener Sept. 10, prior to falling to then No. 3-ranked Grand Valley State, 3-0, Sept. 12.
• Sydney Leslie netted two of UCM's goals against Minnesota State, while Isa Yanes and Ashleigh Martin each tallied one vs. the Mavericks. Martin netted the game-winner for the Jennies in the 89th-minute. Jordan Austin and Martin each had an assist in the contest, respectively
• The Jennies are ranked 18th in latest United Soccer Coaches Top 25-Poll announced on Sept. 14. 2021.
SERIES HISTORY
Northwest Missouri: UCM leads 32-3-4 against Northwest Missouri
Last meeting: The Jennies and the Bearcats met twice in 2019 in Warrensburg, with UCM defeating Northwest Missouri, 3-1, in game one and 4-0 in the second meeting.
Missouri Southern: UCM leads 23-8-3 against Missouri Southern.
Last Meeting: The Jennies and the Lions met twice in 2019 in Warrensburg with UCM winning both meetings, 6-1 and 2-1.
SCOUTING THE COMPETITION
Northwest Missouri State
• Northwest Missouri State has an overall record of 2-2 entering the weekend.
•The Bearcats dropped a 1-0 decision to Minnesota State Sept. 12 in their last match.
• Teagan Blackburn has contributed three goals, one assist, seven points, and nine shots, leading Northwest Missouri after four matches, while Kaylie Rock has two goals, one assist, five points, and 14 shots.
• Goalkeeper Ashley Williams has played in three matches, tallying 14 saves, seven goals allowed, and a 2.80 goals-against average.
• Marc Gordan is in his fourth season as Northwest Missouri State's head coach.
Missouri Southern
• Missouri Southern has an overall record of 1-2-1 entering the weekend.
• The Lions defeated Southern Nazarene, 4-0, Sept. 11 in their last match.
• Aisley Stevens leads MSSU through four matches with one goal, one assist, three points, and six shots, while Ashley Koepp has contributed one goal, two points, and five shots.
• Goalkeeper Riley Laver has played in four matches, posting 19 saves, three goals allowed and a 0.71 goals-against average.
• Missouri Southern is under the direction of third season head coach Aaron Tilsen.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
• Dating back to the 2016 season, the Jennies are 37-1-1 at Jennies Field and have allowed just 19 goals in that span.
• The Jennies have outscored opponents 118-13 in goals at home since 2016.
• All-time at Jennies Field, UCM is 158-32-8. Under Head Coach Lewis Theobald, the Jennies are 130-15-6 at home since 2007 and have posted undefeated home records five times.
JENNIES ON THE ROAD
• In 10 regular season road games, the Jennies went 7-2-1 in the 2019 season.
• The Jennies outscored their opponents on the road in 2019, 20-4.
• Under Theobald UCM is 87-20-11 in road games in 12 seasons of play.
BRINGING HOME THE HARDWARE
• In 2019, the Jennies won their 11th MIAA regular season championship in the last 13 seasons.
• The Jennies had nine All-MIAA honorees in 2019 including returning goalkeeper Lindsey Johnson, who was the conference Goalkeeper of the year, and returners Kassie Newsom, Nayeli Gallo, Macy Ruffalo, and Cassie Forcellini.
• Johnson was also a second team D2CCA-All Central Region Team selection
CAREER MILESTONE WATCH
• Goalkeeper Lindsey Johnson enters the weekend ranked second in career saves with 188. She is also in the top-10 in saves per game (4.59) and save percentage (.790).
