SPRINGFIELD – The Missouri State women's soccer team continues Missouri Valley Conference action, welcoming Drake to Betty & Bobby Allison South Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 1 p.m.
 

Missouri State (6-2-1, 1-0-0 MVC) vs Drake (3-7-1, 0-1-0 MVC)
Date & Time	Saturday, Oct. 5 | 1 p.m.
Location	Springfield, Mo.
Site	Betty & Bobby Allison Stadium
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Missouri State Quick Kicks:

• MSU opened MVC play on a high note, scoring two unanswered goals in the second half to claim the 2-1 comeback win over Valparaiso.
• Jordan Eickelman provided the much-needed offensive spark for MSU in the second, outrunning two Crusader defenders and sinking a shot in the back of the net in the 68th minute.
• A corner kick from Ashley Coonfield in the final 10 minutes set up the decisive go-ahead header from Brittney Robinson at the 84th minute. The goal is Robinson's second of her senior campaign, both of which were game-winners. 
• The Bears finished non-conference play with a Valley-best 6-2-1 mark. Through the first week of league play, MSU, Illinois State, and Loyola boast 1-0 records.
• Kaitlin Maxwell's four shutouts is tied for second-best in the Valley heading into the heart of MVC play.

Scouting Drake:

• Drake suffered its first setback of conference play last weekend, falling 3-0 to Loyola.
• Six different Bulldogs have scored in 2019, three of those counting as game-winners.
• Junior goalkeeper Kelsie Stone earned MVC defensive player of the week honors on Sept. 23 after notching eight saves and completing a shutout over Western Illinois.

Series History:

• Drake leads the series 12-3-4, however the Bears hold the 3-2-3 home advantage.