ST. JOSEPH – The Missouri Western soccer team followed a record breaking 10th win of the season on Friday with a disappointing 2-1 loss to Emporia State Sunday at Spratt Stadium.
The Griffons found themselves in a 2-0 hole in the 83rd minute when Cassidy Menke scored her seventh goal of the season to pull her team within one. The goal for Menke tied her for the most goals in a season ever by a Griffon. But it was too little too late as Missouri Western was not able to find the back of the net again, dropping to 10-6 overall and 5-4 in the MIAA. Emporia State improved to 5-4 in the league as well, 7-7-2 overall.
The loss left Missouri Western in a four-way tie for fifth place in the MIAA standings after wins by Washburn, Lindenwood and Emporia State on Sunday.
Statistically, the Griffons controlled the action, out-shooting the Hornets 15-5 overall and 9-3 on goal. The Griffons also earned eight corner kicks to one for Emporia State.
Missouri Western has two remaining regular season games beginning with the final home match of 2016, Friday Oct. 28 against Northwest Missouri State. It will be senior night at Spratt Stadium in addition to the inaugural Trick-or-Treat Movie Night at the stadium. Fans can bring a canned good to the game for entry to the movie shown after the game. Trick or treating and other games will be offered to youth during the soccer game.
— MWSU Athletics —
