Games 13 & 14

vs  Pittsburg State (8-2-2 (3-1-2))
Friday, October 17th | 6:00 PM | Wilkins Field
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vs No. 9 Central Missouri (7-2-3 (4-0-2))
Sunday, October 19th | 1:00 PM | Wilkins Field 
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Last Time Out
The Jets faced the Lopers on the road last week, followed by a home contest against Fort Hays State. Against UNK, the Jets were able to secure a 1-1 draw. The Jets and Lopers had an even first half, with the Jets outshooting the Lopers 6-4. UNK drew the only corner kick chance of the half in the 19th minute. During the corner kick, the Lopers were able to draw a foul in the box that led to a penalty kick try. Anna Thornhallsdottir would convert the penalty kick to put the Lopers on the board, with a 1-0 lead. The Jets recorded two of their first half shots after the Lopers goal, but Newman could not connect in the first 45 minutes of play. The Jets would trail, 1-0 heading into the halftime break.  Newman was quick to the equalizer in the second half. Emma Kolbe floated a ball over the goalkeeper to find the back of the net to make the score 1-1. The Jets were able to outshoot the Lopers and earn five corner tries in the second half, but were unable to break the even score. Newman's defense also held strong in the second half, allowing just four shots and no shots on goal. Though the Jets had two shots on goal in the second half, the game ended in a 1-1 draw. 

Against the Tigers, Newman fell short 3-0. The Jets offense was aggressive early, finding two shots on goal in the first 16 minutes of play. Delphine Dzidzinyo Sosu and Allison Hernandez led the way with the shots on goal, but the Tigers goalkeeper made two saves to keep the game at 0-0. Minutes later, Maylani Birckbichler would get a shot on goal but again the Tigers goalkeeper made a play. Carla Apodaca made a huge save with 13 minutes left in the half to hold off the Tigers. However, FHSU was able to convert in the 34th minute to take the 1-0 lead. The Tigers would hold their 1-0 lead heading into the halftime break. The Tigers were able to tack on two goals in the second half to extend their lead to 3-0. Taylor Hill of the Tigers netted their two goals in the half, one at the 78 minute mark and one following just three minutes later at the 81st minute mark. The Jets continued to battle for a goal, but ran out of time. The Tigers would take the contest, 3-0. 

Scouting the Jets 
As a team the Jets have scored 12 goals this season, dished out 10 assists, and tallied 59 saves. Individually, Sosu leads the Jets offense with five goals while dishing out one assist. Kolbe has added four goals and two assists for the offense. Hernandez has also dished out two assists. Apodaca leads the goalkeepers in games played, with 12, recording 54 saves and earning one win and two draws. 

Behind Enemy Lines
The Gorillas are coming off an 0-1-1 weekend against Emporia State and Washburn. The Gorillas drew Emporia State in a 0-0 contest. Then against the Ichabods, PSU would fall 2-0. As a team the Gorillas have tallied 26 goals, 24 assists, and 22 saves on the season. Individually, Ella Cazzavillan and Sailor Jensen lead the offense with four goals scored a piece. Cazzavillan also added two assists to her state sheet this season for a total of ten points to lead the offense. Four other Gorillas have added two assists each. Defensively, Jocelyn Kramar leads their goalkeepers with 12 games played, making 18 total saves and earning an 8-1-2 record in the net. 

No. 9 Central Missouri is coming off a two win week, a win against No. 24 ranked Northwest Missouri and a win against Missouri Western. Against the Bearcats, UCM netted two goals to take the 2-1 win. Against the Griffons, UCM found one goal to give them the 1-0 win. The team has netted 28 total goals, 27 assists, and 42 saves. The Jennies lead the MIAA in points, goals, and assists. Mikayla Ernst leads the offense with 11 goals along with five assists for a total of 27 points. Ernst leads the MIAA in shots on goal, goals, assists, game winning goals, and points as an individual. 

The Series
The Gorillas established their women's soccer program last season. Last year the first match up went in the Gorillas favor, 3-0. 

Central Missouri leads the series against the Jets, 6-0. 

Next Up
The Jets will hit the road next weekend to face Rogers State and Northeastern State on Friday and Sunday.