Emporia State Dominates On The Road With 2-0 Shutout Of Missouri Southern

Emporia State Dominates On The Road With 2-0 Shutout Of Missouri Southern

Emporia State’s women’s soccer team extended their unbeaten streak to six matches with a gritty 1-0 road victory over Missouri Southern Sunday afternoon in Joplin.

A first-half strike proved enough as the Hornets controlled much of the game and withstood late pressure to claim the shutout.

How It Happened: Minute by Minute

From the opening whistle, Emporia State asserted the pressure. In the first 21 minutes, the Hornets launched the first five shots of the match, dominating the early offensive thrusts.

The Lions’ first shot didn’t come until the 23rd minute, forcing a save from Mackenzi Goen in goal.

The lone goal of the match arrived in the 36th minuteMegan Jeremias found the lower left corner past the Missouri Southern goalkeeper, with assists from Ruby Ryan and Sammy Quiroz, giving ESU the lead.

Minutes later, in the 39th minute, Missouri Southern forced a second save from Goen, but Emporia took their edge into halftime.

In the second half, ESU continued their dominance, firing 13 shots and forcing seven additional saves from Missouri Southern’s keeper.

The Hornets’ defense absorbed five shots, while Goen added two more saves to preserve the clean sheet and secure the 1-0 shutout.

A Look at the Stats

StatisticEmporia State (ESU)Missouri Southern (MSSU)
Shots (Total)208
Shots on Goal94
Saves48
Corner Kicks81
Fouls1115
Score10

Some additional context:

  • The 20 shots taken by ESU mark their highest total in a match since the October 15, 2023 meeting with Missouri Southern, where they had 21.
  • This was Megan Jeremias’ second goal of the season.
  • Sammy Quiroz recorded her second assist of the year, while Ruby Ryan earned her first career assist.
  • Emporia State improved to a 7-3-1 overall record, with a 4-0-1 mark in MIAA conference play.
  • Missouri Southern now falls to 2-7-3 overall, and 0-4-2 in league play.

Implications & Next Steps

This win holds significance for Emporia State’s MIAA standing. Their 4-0-1 start to conference play is their best opening through five matches in the league in recent years.

The Hornets will return home for a four-game homestand, opening with Rogers State Friday at 2:30 p.m. on the ESU Pitch.

Missouri Southern, meanwhile, now faces mounting pressure in conference matches as they search for their first MIAA win.

In a tightly contested road match, Emporia State demonstrated poise, persistence, and defensive resolve to earn a 1-0 shutout victory over Missouri Southern.

The Hornets’ ability to convert their early pressure into a goal and then withstand second-half challenges reflects a mature squad on the rise.

As they return home for upcoming MIAA matches, ESU’s unbeaten run and strong conference start position them as serious contenders.

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