Middle Tennessee Women’s Soccer Preview: Match Against Missouri State
Date & Time: Sunday, Oct. 11 at 1 p.m.
Location: Springfield, Mo.
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (8-3-3) are set to face off against the Missouri State Bears (3-7-2) this Sunday, seeking redemption after last season’s loss in the Conference USA Tournament.
Quick Kicks:
- Strong Start: MTSU had an impressive non-conference record of 7-2-2, achieving their best win percentage since 2009.
- Historical Performance: The team began the season with a program-best 4-0-2 record.
- CUSA Standings: Currently in fifth place with four points after an initial 1-1-1 start in the conference.
- Player Highlights:
- Hannah Murphy: Scored her fifth goal of the season in a recent 2-2 draw against Sam Houston.
- Megan Carroll: Scored her second goal of the season, both helping the team secure points.
- Ania Denham: Impressively leading the team with eight goals and contributing 18 points total, placing her among the top freshmen nationally.
Series History:
This will be the fourth encounter between the two teams, with Missouri State holding a 3-0-0 advantage. The Blue Raiders aim to avenge last year’s 2-1 defeat in the CUSA Tournament semifinals.
Scouting the Bears:
Missouri State has had a challenging season but boasts key victories, including a 6-1 win over SIUE and a 1-0 win against an SEC opponent. Preseason predictions placed them second in the Conference USA standings.
Follow the Team:
Stay connected with MTSU Soccer on:
- Instagram: @mt_wsoccer
- X (formerly Twitter): @MT_Soccer
- Facebook: Middle Tennessee Soccer
