The Northwest Missouri State women's soccer team returns to Bearcat Pitch this weekend to host Central Oklahoma and Newman. With just four regular season contests remaining, Northwest is 8-5-1 overall and 4-2-1 in the MIAA.
 
Friday, October 22
Northwest Missouri State vs. Central Oklahoma
Maryville, Missouri | Bearcat Pitch | 3 p.m.
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Sunday, October 24
Northwest Missouri State vs. Newman
Maryville, Missouri | Bearcat Pitch | 1 p.m.
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All-Time vs. Central Oklahoma
In their eight-match history, Northwest has only registered one point against the Bronchos in a 1-1 even match that took place on September 30, 2012. UCO has won the last seven matches beginning in the 2013 season. The largest margin of victory for UCO was eight goals in the match that occurred in October 2019. The Bronchos are 10-3-1 on the season and 6-1 in MIAA action while also receiving votes in the national coaches' poll.
 
Last Five Matchups Against the Bronchos
Oct. 25, 2019 – L, 8-0 – Edmond, Okla.
Oct. 19, 2018 – L, 3-0 – Maryville, Mo.
Oct. 15, 2017 – L, 3-0 – Edmond, Okla.
Oct. 16, 2016 – L, 3-0 – Maryville, Mo.
Sept. 27, 2015 – L, 2-1 – Edmond, Okla.
 
All-Time vs. Newman
Northwest is 2-2-1 against Newman all-time, with both wins coming on the home pitch for the Bearcats. Northwest has only played the Jets once in the past five seasons, taking a close 1-0 loss in Wichita. Newman is currently 1-10-1 overall and 1-6 in conference play this season.
 
Last Five Matchups Against the Jets
Oct. 27, 2019 – L, 1-0 – Wichita, Kan.
Sept. 2, 2012 – W, 9-1 – Maryville, Mo.
Sept. 10, 2011 – T, 2-2 – Wichita, Kan.
Sept. 3, 2010 – L, 1-0 – Wichita, Kan.
Aug. 30, 2009 – W, 1-0 – Maryville, Mo.
 
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
5. 8 – 2021
7. 7 – 2000
7. 7 – 2014
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 four MIAA wins so far this season, with three 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 – 2021
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 4-2-0 on the road this season, picking up wins over Sioux Falls and three conference opponents. Their two road losses include a 3-0 contest in Warrensburg against No. 18 Central Missouri and a close 2-1 match against Northeastern State.
 
Climbing the Ladder
The Bearcats are ranked in the top-five in nine MIAA team statistical categories, including:
T1. Overtime Goals – 2
3. Assists – 22
3. Points – 80
T3. Saves – 81
4. Shots – 227
4. Shots on Goal – 115
4. Goals – 29
4. First Goals – 10
T4. Game-winning goals – 8
 
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. 29 – 2021
5. 26 – 2006
 
Most assists in a season
1. 24 – 2019
T2. 22 – 2006
T2. 22 – 2021
4. 19 – 2012
5. 17 – 2011
5. 17 – 2004
 
Individual Season Records
Points
3. 20 – Teagan Blackburn, 2021
 
Assists
T3. 5 – Sophie Cissell, 2021
T7. 4 – Teagan Blackburn, 2021
 
Shots Attempted
7. 55 – Kaylie Rock, 2021
 
Goals
T3. 8 – Teagan Blackburn, 2021
 
Shots on Goal
8. 28 – Kaylie Rock, 2021
 
Most Shutouts
T4. 4 – 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.)
T8. 4 – Grace Goetsch (2019-pres.)
T8. 4 – Ashley Williams (2021-pres.)
 
Shutouts
6. 4 – Ashley Williams (2021-pres.)