The Northwest Missouri State soccer squad is set to play host to Fort Hays State and Nebraska Kearney. The Bearcats will start weekend play against Fort Hays State at 3 p.m. Friday, September 23. They will close the weekend against Nebraska-Kearney Sunday, September 25, at 1 p.m.
 
Friday, September 23
Northwest Missouri State vs Fort Hays State, 3 p.m.
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Sunday, September 25
Northwest Missouri State vs Nebraska-Kearney, 1 p.m.
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Last Five Matchups Against the Tigers
The Bearcats and Tigers have each won twice in their past five meetings, with one game ending in a tie. The most recent of the matches came October 10, 2021, with Northwest winning 1-0 in double overtime.
Oct. 10, 2021 – W, 2OT 1-0 – Hays, Kan.
Apr. 18, 2021 – W, 2-0 – Hays, Kan.
Oct. 13, 2019 – T, 2OT 1-1 – Maryville, Mo.
Oct. 7, 2018 – L, 0-3 – Hays, Kan.
October 6, 2017 – L, 1-2 – Maryville, Mo.
 
Last Five Matchups Against the Lopers
Northwest has won twice, Nebraska-Kearney has won twice, and they have tied once in the past five meetings. The Bearcats won the most recent matchup between the Lopers October 8, 2021, with a 2-1 overtime win.
Oct. 8, 2021 – W, OT 2-1 – Kearney, Neb.
Oct. 11, 2019 – T, 2OT 1-1 – Maryville, Mo.
Oct. 5, 2018 – L, 0-1 – Kearney, Neb.
Oct. 8, 2017 – W, 3-1 – Maryville, Mo.
Oct. 9, 2016 – L, 0-1 – Kearney, Neb.
 
New All Time Points Leader
Kaylie Rock, a Junior forward, became Northwest Soccer's all-time points leader this past Sunday with a goal at Central Missouri. Rock has posted 43 career points with 17 goals and 9 assists. She surpassed the previous points record of 41 set by Victoria Von Mende from 2011-12.  Rock is currently 2^nd in the MIAA in points this season (12) and has played two less games than all but one other player on the leader board.
 
MIAA Team Statistics
The Bearcats are ranked in the top-five in three MIAA team statistical categories. Northwest ranks 1^st in the conference in shots so far this season with 121. They rank 2^nd in goals allowed at 4, and 4^th in assists with 9.
 
MIAA Individual Statistical Leaders
Lily Ellis is 2^nd in goals against average, 3^rd in saves (19), 10^th in saves per game (2.71), and 2^nd in shutouts per game (5). Kaylie Rock is 2^nd in shots (24), 5^th in shots on goal (13), 3^rd in assists (4), and 2^nd in points (12). Hannah Stirling ranks 8^th in game winning goals with 2 so far this season.