The opening round pairings have been announced for the MIAA Women's Soccer Championships to be played on campus sites. Central Missouri who won the regular season championship on Saturday night enters the weekend at the tournaments top seed. All first round games will be played on Oct. 30 at the site of the higher seeded team.
(Springfield, Mo.) Kendra Wood (Rolla, Mo./Rolla)'s goal in the 108th minute (pictured) gave the
Missouri S&T Lady Miners a 2-1 double OT win over Washburn on Sunday in Springfield, Mo. It's the
first time the Lady Miners have started a season 2-0 since 2003 when they opened with three
straight wins.
The Drury Panthers are hosting the Drury Invitational with four games for the men this weekend.
Coach Ryan Swan's squad finished last fall with a flurry, knocking off top-seed, regular season
champion and nationally fourth-ranked Northern Kentucky 2-1 in Highland Heights to kick off a
scintillating run in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships, one that wasn't halted until
the Panthers fell 2-1 in two overtimes to Quincy in the title match in Kansas City.
I've updated my calendars for the area teams I'll be tracking this season. All of the teams are
in action this weekend and there are some interesting games on tap. Here are the current schedules
for the Labor Day weekend. Check the schools website to be certain before heading out during this
weekends weather.
Welcome to the Southwest Baptist Bearcat's Men's soccer program who begin their first season of
play on September 1st. The squad held their first exhibition match of the season over the weekend,
falling 3-6 to the Maryville Saints, a D2 squad that plays in the GLVC. They continue preparations
for the season with a scrimmage at Missouri State this evening, playing the Bears at 7:00 pm at
Plaster Stadium.
From Missouri Southern Lions Missouri Southern's head soccer coach Alese Woolard announced the
signing of six freshmen today that will join the team next season.
"Adding this group of talented players to the roster makes us very eager to start the 2012
season. I believe their positive attitudes and work ethics will mesh well with those of our
returners, and I expect to remain very competitive in the MIAA.
The MIAA has announced that it will add men's soccer as a conference sport, effective with the
2012 fall season. Fort Hays State University, Lindenwood University, Northeastern State University,
Southwest Baptist University and Truman State University will all field men's soccer teams in
2012.
Additionally the MIAA announced that is has extended invitations to Harding University, Southern
Nazarene University and Upper Iowa University to begin the process to become Associate Members of
the MIAA for the purpose of playing men's soccer in the MIAA.
Missouri Southern Lions, Randi Russell (Joplin/2012)
The Missouri Southern Lions, who play D2 soccer in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic
Association (MIAA) Conference, visit the Drury Panthers, a D2 program in the Great Lakes Valley
Conference (GLVC). The exhibition game will be played at Harrison Stadium at 7:00 pm.
The Truman State Index is reporting that the MIAA has changed it's scheduling model for Women's
Soccer going into the 2011 Fall season
For women's soccer, the MIAA Conference will transition back to how it was scheduled in 2000
when every team played each other once. This schedule allows for 13 conference matches and five
non-conference matches — which likely would be used for regional competition from a different
conference.
Southwest Baptist Bearcats
Missouri Southern Lions -
Lindsay Altman, Missouri Southern Lions (2011)
The final regular season game for these two local MIAA squads, it will include senior recognition
for Lindsey Boden and Emily Hamilton of the Bearcats. It is also the last game for Sarah Evers and
Lindsay Altman of the Lions.
Joplin, Mo. The Missouri Southern Women's Soccer team fell 4-3 in double overtime tonight to the
visiting Bearcats of Southwest Baptist University.
The Lions received goals from junior midfielder Danai Noftz, her fourth on the season at the
22:59 mark, senior forward Sarah Evers, her first goal of the season at 29:29, and sophomore
forward Megan Stueve, also her first of the season at the 88:06 mark.
Joplin, Mo. The Missouri Southern Women's Soccer team fell 4-3 in double overtime tonight to the
visiting Bearcats of Southwest Baptist University.
The Lions received goals from junior midfielder Danai Noftz, her fourth on the season at the
22:59 mark, senior forward Sarah Evers, her first goal of the season at 29:29, and sophomore
forward Megan Stueve, also her first of the season at the 88:06 mark.
Alese Woolard, MSSU Lions Coach
Joplin, Mo. Missouri Southern Director of Athletics Jared Bruggeman has named former Lions soccer
standout Alese Woolard as the new head women's soccer coach.
Woolard replaces recently named head coach Dwight Burgess who, after being named to the post,
had a change of heart and decided to stay with his family in Ohio.
dwight burgess by will shilling
Missouri Southern State University Director of Athletics Jared Bruggeman has announced the
selection of Dwight Burgess as its new head women's soccer coach. He begins his duties officially
at Southern on August 15.
Burgess, a veteran of nearly 30 years in coaching, has spent the past ten years as both the
men's and women's soccer coach at Capital University in Ohio.
Trevor Wachsman, Missouri Southern Lions (March 2007)
Joplin, Mo. – Missouri Southern women's soccer coach Trevor Wachsman has announced his
resignation in order to take a job as an assistant coach at Division I Utah State University in
Logan, Utah. Wachsman's resignation is effective immediately.
Trevor Wachsman, Missouri Southern Lions (March 2007)
Joplin, Mo. – Missouri Southern women's soccer coach Trevor Wachsman has announced his
resignation in order to take a job as an assistant coach at Division I Utah State University in
Logan, Utah. Wachsman's resignation is effective immediately.
Megan Jenisch, Ozark Tigers (2010)
Joplin, Mo. – Missouri Southern head women's soccer coach Trevor Wachsman has announced the
signing of nine newcomers that will compete on the pitch for the Lions during the upcoming 2010
season. The signees are: Ashley Bechtold, Kayla Bell, Beth Hammons,
Megan Jenisch,
Latea LaRue, Lindi Spilchen, Kelly White, Dana Wilhelm and Samantha Zoltanski.
Megan Jenisch, Ozark Tigers (2010)
Joplin, Mo. – Missouri Southern head women's soccer coach Trevor Wachsman has announced the
signing of nine newcomers that will compete on the pitch for the Lions during the upcoming 2010
season. The signees are: Ashley Bechtold, Kayla Bell, Beth Hammons,
Megan Jenisch,
Latea LaRue, Lindi Spilchen, Kelly White, Dana Wilhelm and Samantha Zoltanski.
Southwest Baptist Bearcats 2
Northwest MO State Bearcats
Southwest Baptist Bearcasts, Vaness Roher (2010)
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Southwest Baptist Bearcasts, Vaness Roher (2010)
Southwest Baptist Bearcats 2
Northwest MO State Bearcats 1
After a scoreless first half, the hosts scored a pair of goals in the 51st and 58th minutes, the
second a penalty kick following a foul in the box.
Truman State Bulldogs 2
Emporia State Hornets 0
The Truman women's soccer team ended its 2009 regular season on a positive note with a key 2-0 MIAA
conference victory at Emporia State on Thursday afternoon. Seniors Riley Mahn and Isabel Gaeta
scored for the Bulldogs
The Bulldogs finished the conference season with 40 points and can clinch a share of the title
with Nebraska-Omaha if the Mavericks go 1-1 this week at Southwest Baptist and at Central
Missouri.
Truman State Bulldogs 2
Emporia State Hornets 0
The Truman women's soccer team ended its 2009 regular season on a positive note with a key 2-0 MIAA
conference victory at Emporia State on Thursday afternoon. Seniors Riley Mahn and Isabel Gaeta
scored for the Bulldogs
The Bulldogs finished the conference season with 40 points and can clinch a share of the title
with Nebraska-Omaha if the Mavericks go 1-1 this week at Southwest Baptist and at Central
Missouri.
Southwest Baptist Bearcats 1
Central Missouri Jennies 2
The Jennies are riding a five-game winning streak now, and just have one loss over their last
tenmatches. Cara Hennahane and Melanie Hall have carried the offense for UCM each scoring three
goals over the last four matches.
Mo. Western St. 1
Southwest Baptist 0
13:00 – Washburn vs. Emporia St.
14:00 – Mo. Southern St. vs. Northwest Mo. St.
14:00 – Truman vs. Central Mo.
12:00 – Mo. Western St. vs. Southwest Baptist
13:00 – Washburn vs. Emporia St.
14:00 – Mo. Southern St. vs. Northwest Mo. St.
14:00 – Truman vs. Central Mo.
15:00 – Mo. Southern St. vs. Neb.-Omaha
18:00 – Truman vs. Washburn
19:00 – Southwest Baptist vs. Central Mo.
3 Games on tap today
15:00 – Mo. Southern St. @ Neb.-Omaha
18:00 – Truman State @ Washburn
19:00 – Southwest Baptist @ Central Mo.
From the Bulldog's website - The Truman women's soccer team still sits in the drivers seat for
the MIAA regular season title and can stay there with a pair of wins at Washburn and Central
Missouri this week.
Southwest Baptist, Kelly Isaac (2013)
Washburn Ichabods 2
Southwest Baptist Bearcats - 2
The soccer Bearcats extended their unbeaten streak to two, after a 2-2 tie against the Washburn
Lady Blues. SBU struck first in just the fourth minute, after a penalty kick call gave Kelly Isaac
the opportunity to take the first penalty kick of the season for the 'Cats, which she promptly
struck into the back of the net.
Southwest Baptist, Kelly Isaac (2013)
Washburn Ichabods 2
Southwest Baptist Bearcats - 2
The soccer Bearcats extended their unbeaten streak to two, after a 2-2 tie against the Washburn
Lady Blues. SBU struck first in just the fourth minute, after a penalty kick call gave Kelly Isaac
the opportunity to take the first penalty kick of the season for the 'Cats, which she promptly
struck into the back of the net.
Truman State Bulldogs 2
Missouri Southern Lions 0
Riley Mahn scored the match's first goal in the 54th minute of the second half to lead the Truman
Bulldogs to a 2-0 win over the Missouri Southern Lions Friday afternoon (Oct. 23) at Fred G. Hughes
Stadium.
Truman State Bulldogs 2
Missouri Southern Lions 0
Riley Mahn scored the match's first goal in the 54th minute of the second half to lead the Truman
Bulldogs to a 2-0 win over the Missouri Southern Lions Friday afternoon (Oct. 23) at Fred G. Hughes
Stadium.
Northwest MO State Bearcats, Shannon Fitzgerald marking Holly Robinson, MSSU
The Northwest Missouri State Bearcats tied their record for wins in a season with their 1-0 win
over Emporia State on Thursday at Emporia, KS. Northwest Missouri State midfielder Heidi Sobota
sent a slick ball through the hands of Emporia State goalkeeper Nikki Schmitz and into the back of
the net for the game-winning goal in a 2-1 double-overtime win Thursday at ESU Pitch.
Missouri Southern Lions, Randi Russell (Joplin)
Missouri Southern Lions 0
Missouri Western 1
The Missouri Western Griffons scored the match's only goal four minutes into the second half to
defeat the Missouri Southern Lions 1-0 Wednesday night (Oct.
19:00 – Central Mo. vs. Mo. Southern St.
19:00 – Truman vs. Mo. Western St.
18:00 – Northwest Mo. St. vs. Washburn
19:00 – Central Mo. vs. Mo. Southern St.
19:00 – Truman vs. Mo. Western St.
18:00 – Northwest Mo. St. vs. Washburn
Northwest Missouri State vs. Truman State has been postponed due to field conditions. New date
TBA.
19:00 – Southwest Baptist vs. Mo. Southern St.
19:00 – Emporia St. vs. Washburn
Northwest Missouri State vs. Truman State has been postponed due to field conditions. New date
TBA.
19:00 – Southwest Baptist vs. Mo. Southern St.
19:00 – Emporia St. vs. Washburn
There is a full slate of college games to enjoy this week, the first featuring our Division 1
program. The Missouri State Bears will host Oral Roberts on Wednesday at 4:00 pm at Plaster
Stadium. A final non-Conference game before closing out the regular season with six MVC games. The
Golden Eagles just beat Centenary 2-1, a team the Bear's clobbered 4-0.
11:30 – Southwest Baptist Bearcats -
vs. Truman State
12:00 – Emporia State -
vs. Northwest Missouri State Bearcats -
19:00 – Central Missouri State Mules
vs. Missouri Western
Bolivar, Mo. SBU Head Women's Soccer Coach has announced the signing of nine players to National
Letters of Intent. "We are very excited about the addition of these young ladies and what they
bring to our program. We felt we were close to being one of the top teams in our conference, but we
were just missing in a few areas.
