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The Missouri State field hockey Bears host the Miami RedHawks in the Bears' final home game of the 2014 season at Betty and Bobby Allison North Stadium. The Mid-American Conference game starts at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, in Springfield, Mo. The Bears' final game of the season is on the road at Ohio University on Friday, Oct. 31.
Weekend Review
The Bears narrowly fell to Central Michigan and La Salle in one-point games on Friday and Saturday, respectively. On Friday against Central Michigan, MSU jumped out to 1-0 and 2-1 leads in the first half on goals by freshman Andrea Soler Codina, with junior Holly Scherer contributing with assists. However, the Chippewas tied it early in the second half and scored the game-winning goal with four minutes remaining for the 3-2 MAC victory. In the Sunday nonconference matchup, La Salle took a 3-0 lead into halftime before MSU rallied. Scherer scored two goals to cut the deficit to one, and junior Jackie Eskue scored her first career goal, but La Salle was able to squeek out a 4-3 win at Allison North.
About Miami University
The Miami Redhawks of Oxford, Ohio, travel to Springfield with a 4-11 record overall and are 2-2 in the MAC. The RedHawks have lost three straight games, but have earned victories over Longwood (3-1) and Ohio (2-0) in conference play. Valentina Neira leads the Miami attack with her team-high nine goals and 21 points this season. Goalkeeper Alysa Xavier has a .672 save percentage and 2.70 goals-against average in 14 starts for the RedHawks in 2014. Miami is led by fourth-year head coach Inako Puza.
Scherer Tops Personal Scoring Mark
Bears junior Holly Scherer topped her season-best points mark after a combined six-point effort this past weekend. Scherer has scored a team-high seven goals and is tied for the team lead with three assists. Her 17 points this year are a season-best, previously scoring an individual-best 15 in her freshman year in 2012.
Bears in the Double Digits
Three Bears have scored in the double digits for MSU this season. Holly Scherer (17), Andrea Soler Codina (13) and Charlie Redhead (12) are the first trio of double digits scorers in a season for the Bears since 2011. That season, Casey Bayliss led MSU with 36 points, followed by Hillary Lawless (27) and Sarah Bradley (20)
One Point Close Calls
Half of MSU's games this season have come down to one point. After a weekend with two games with a margin of one, the Bears are now 2-6 in one-point contests this season. The Bears' two victories include a 5-4 overtime victory over UC Davis on Sept. 4 and a 2-1 win over Davidson on Oct. 5.
Young Earns MAC POTW Honors
Junior captain Liz Young was named the Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week for her performances against UC Davis and Saint Louis, as announced by the conference on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Young earned her first weekly award of her career by making two defensive saves against UC Davis in a 5-4 overtime victory on Sept. 4. She also registered an assist on Charlie Redhead's second goal of the season on Sunday, Sept. 7.
Scherer MSU Student Athlete of Week
Junior Holly Scherer scored a hat trick against UC Davis on Sept. 7, and was named MSU Student Athlete of the Week for her effort. Scherer's third goal of the game in the 80th minute was the game winner in a 5-4 overtime victory against the Aggies.
Bears 7th in Preseason Poll
The Missouri State field hockey team was picked to finish seventh in the Mid-American Conference, according to a poll of the conference's head coaches released Monday, Aug. 25.
The Bears return 12 players from last season, with 312 combined games played between them during their careers.
A Junior-Laden Bears Squad
The Missouri State field hockey team may not have a senior on its roster, but it has plenty of familiar faces. Eleven juniors make up the Bears lineup this year, with ten of those players having game experience for MSU. In all, 12 players return this season having played for the Bears in 2013. All-MAC Honoree Back in 2014
Junior Charlie Redhead heads into 2014 following a 2013 season that earned her all-MAC second team honors. The midfielder earned her first all-conference accolades for MSU, in part by picking up career-highs in multiple statistical categories. She finished last season third on the team in points and tied for first in assists.
Bears to Play at New Home in 2014
Seven home games highlight Missouri State's schedule in 2014, with the opening of the Betty and Bobby Allison North Stadium. Seating 250, the new stadium will serve as the home for the Bears field hockey program and the lacrosse teams.
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