The Northwest Missouri State soccer team travels to Rogers State and Northeastern State this weekend to continue MIAA play. The Bearcats are 7-4-1 on the season and 3-1-1 in MIAA play. With six conference matchups remaining on the schedule, Northwest is currently fifth in MIAA standings.
 
Friday, October 15
Northwest Missouri State at Rogers State
Claremore, Okla. | 6:30 p.m.
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Sunday, October 17
Northwest Missouri State at Northeastern State
Tahlequah, Okla. | 1 p.m.
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All-Time vs. Rogers State
There has been a single matchup between Rogers State and Northwest, a 3-1 win for the Bearcats on October 18, 2019. The Hillcats are 1-4-0 in conference play and 6-5-1 overall this year while looking to bounce back from a four-match losing streak.
 
All-Time vs. NESU
Northwest is 4-7-1 in all matches against Northeastern with the last five matches going to the Riverhawks. The Bearcats last win came in the 2014 season, but Northwest has not scored more than one goal against Northeastern since a 3-0 victory on September 28, 2012. While Northeastern is 4-5-3 on the season and 1-3-1 in the MIAA, they own a 2-0 win over Missouri Southern after taking losses from Central Oklahoma, No. 18 Central Missouri, and No. 4 Emporia State.
 
Last Five Matches Against the Riverhawks
L, 1-2 – Oct. 20, 2019 – Maryville, Mo.
L, 1-2 – Oct. 21, 2018 – Maryville, Mo.
L, 1-2 – Oct. 13, 2017 – Tahlequah, Okla.
L, 1-4 – Oct. 14, 2016 – Maryville, Mo.
L, 1-4 – Sep. 25, 2016 – Tahlequah, Okla.
 
Current MIAA Standings
1.  Emporia State (5-0-0)
2. Central Missouri (4-0-1)
3. Central Oklahoma (4-1-0)
4. Missouri Western (4-1-0)
5. Northwest Missouri (3-1-1)
6. Washburn (2-2-1)
7. Northeastern State (1-3-1)
8. Rogers State (1-4-0)
9. Fort Hays State (1-4-0)
10. Missouri Southern (1-4-0)
11. Nebraska Kearney (1-4-0)
12. Newman (1-4-0)
 
The Bearcats have already posted the most wins in a season since head coach Marc Gordon has been at the helm. Under coach Gordon, the Bearcats have posted 2-15 (2018) and 6-10-3 (2019) records with the 2020 season being canceled due to Covid-19.
 
Most wins in a season
1. 11 – 2009
2. 10 – 2008
2. 10 – 2011
4. 9 – 2006
5. 8 – 2012
6. 7 – 2000
7. 7 – 2014
7. 7 – 2021
9. 6 – 1999
9. 6 – 2001
9. 6 – 2007
9. 6 – 2019
 
Northwest is also aiming for their best MIAA finish in several seasons, after their 2019 season ended with four conference wins. The Bearcats have three MIAA wins so far this season, with two occurring on the road.
 
Most MIAA wins in a season
1. 7 – 2009
2. 6 – 2012
2. 6 – 2011
2. 6 – 2008
5. 5 – 2007
5. 5 – 2006
7. 4 – 2019
7. 4 – 2017
7. 4 – 2014
7. 4 – 2010
7. 4 – 2005
7. 4 – 2001
 
Wins on the Road
The Bearcats are 3-1-0 on the road this season, picking up wins over Sioux Falls, Nebraska Kearney, and Fort Hays State. Their lone road loss was a 3-0 contest in Warrensburg against No. 18 Central Missouri.
 
Stats Speak
Sophomore forward Teagan Blackburn has had a record season so far, already working her way into several of Northwest's all-time records. Blackburn also ranks among the top-50 in several NCAA Division II statistical categories, including game-winning goals (T-6^th, 4), total goals (T-24^th, 8), and total points (T-33^rd, 18). She also ranks in the top-5 of MIAA competitors in goals (T-3^rd), game-winning goals (T-1^st), and points (T-3^rd). Out of Northwest's seven total game-winning goals posted this season, Blackburn has owned four of them.
 
Redshirt freshman Sophie Cissell has also worked her way among the top-50 in NCAA assists. Dishing out five so far this season, Cissell is tied for 20^th in NCAA Division II and tied for 2^nd in the MIAA.
 
Sophomore Kaylie Rock is 2^nd in the conference in total shots taken (47) and tied for 3^rd in shots on goal (24). Rock's 24 shots on target are currently tied for 9^th in Northwest's single season individual records.
 
Ashley Williams, Grace Goetsch, and Alexis Serna Castillo have split time in goal for Northwest this season. Each have earned enough wins in their careers so far to find themselves as Northwest's top-10 all-time career leaders. Williams also owns all three of Northwest's shutouts posted this season while ranking in the top-five in conference shutouts (T-4^th, 3) and MIAA saves per game (5^th, 4.75).
 
The Bearcats are ranked in the top-five in 11 MIAA team statistical categories, including assists (20, T-1^st), overtime goals (2, T-1^st), assist per game (1.667, T-1^st), saves (75, 3^rd), total points (70, T-3^rd), shots (191, 4^th), shots on goal (100, 4^th), goals (25, 4^th), first goals (8, 4^th), game-winning goals (7, T-4^th), and save percentage (78.9%, 5^th).
 
Additional milestones posted so far this season can be found below.
 
Single Season Team Records
Most goals in a season
1. 35 – 2011
2. 31 – 2012
2. 31 – 2019
4. 26 – 2006
5. 25 – 2021
 
Most assists in a season
1. 24 – 2019
2. 22 – 2006
3. 20 – 2021
4. 19 – 2012
5. 17 – 2011
5. 17 – 2004
 
Individual Season Records
Points
T3. 18 – Teagan Blackburn, 2021
 
Shots Attempted
T10. 47 – Kaylie Rock, 2021
 
Goals
T3. 8 – Teagan Blackburn, 2021
 
Shots on Goal
T9. 24 – Kaylie Rock, 2021
 
Most Shutouts
T5. 3 – Ashley Williams, 2021
 
Individual Career Records
Goals
T4. 13 – Teagan Blackburn (2019-pres.)
 
Points
T8. 29 – Teagan Blackburn (2019-pres.)
 
Shots Attempted
10. Kaylie Rock – 108 (2019-pres.)
 
Shots on Goal
7. 58 – Kaylie Rock (2019-pres.)
 
Assists
T8. 7 – Alex Mausbach (2017-pres.)
 
Saves
6. 175 – Alexis Serna Castillo (2018-pres.)
 
Wins
6. 8 – Alexis Serna Castillo (2018-pres.)
8. 4 – Grace Goetsch (2019-pres.)
9. 3 – Ashley Williams (2021-pres.)
 
Shutouts
T6. 3 – Ashley Williams (2021-pres.)