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Kendra Roberts
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Women's Soccer

Bears Host Sam Houston to Cap Four-Game Homestand

Missouri State (5-7-3, 2-2-2 CUSA) vs
Sam Houston (7-4-2, 4-1-1 CUSA)
Game Info October 19, 1 p.m.
Betty & Bobby Allison South Stadium 
Springfield, Mo.
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On the Pitch
  • The Bears conclude their four-game homestand and celebrate their 2025 home finale on Sunday, Oct. 19, with a 1 p.m. matchup against Sam Houston at Allison South Stadium.
  • Missouri State holds a 5-7-3 overall record and a 2-2-2 mark in Conference USA play entering the matchup.
  • The Bears are still searching for their first home victory of the season (0-5-1) as they close out their 2025 home slate. Away from Springfield, Missouri State has been among the nation's best, boasting a 5-2-2 road record, tied for third nationally in road wins this season.
  • Missouri State recently saw its remarkable 24-match conference unbeaten streak come to an end on Oct. 12 against Western Kentucky, marking the program's first league loss in nearly three years. The streak began during the Bears' tenure in the Missouri Valley Conference and carried into their inaugural season in Conference USA, highlighting the program's sustained dominance across both leagues.
  • Goalkeeper Ella Becker has started all 15 matches, logging 1,237 minutes, which ranks 5th in Conference USA. She has posted 52 saves (4th in CUSA), a .703 save percentage, a 1.60 goals-against average, and four shutouts, tying her for 3rd in the league.
  • Julia Kristensen leads the Bears with 13 points this season, scoring five goals and adding three assists. She also tops the team with 34 shots and 17 shots on goal (.500), ranking 5th in Conference USA in shot accuracy. Kristensen holds the program's single-season assist record (13 in 2024) and ranks third all-time with 21 career assists. She also stands third all-time in total points with 49 and is just three assists away from moving into second place on the program's all-time assists list and four points shy of becoming No. 2 all-time in total points.
  • Abby Hansen ranks second on the team with 10 points on three goals and a team-high four assists. Hansen is also ranked first in both Conference USA and nationally in penalty kick conversions (1-for-1).
  • Brooke Cattoor has tallied six points on three goals, including one successful penalty kick, and is also tied for first in both Conference USA and nationally in penalty kick conversions (1-for-1).
  • Reilly Heman follows with nine points on three goals and three assists, while ranking among team leaders with 30 shots and 14 shots on goal.
  • Maggie O'Keefe has totaled seven points on three goals and one assist.
  • Emma Shields has contributed five points on two goals and one assist, leading the team and ranking 5th in Conference USA with two game-winning scores.
  • Missouri State averages 1.33 goals per game while holding opponents to a .143 shooting percentage.
  • The Bears have been outshot 175-158 but continue to generate consistent offensive pressure, recording 64 corner kicks this season.
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Players Mentioned

Ella Becker

#1 Ella Becker

GK
5' 6"
Redshirt Junior
Brooke Cattoor

#5 Brooke Cattoor

M
5' 5"
Junior
Abby Hansen

#11 Abby Hansen

M
5' 6"
Senior
Reilly Heman

#4 Reilly Heman

F/M
5' 10"
Junior
Maggie O

#7 Maggie O'Keefe

F
5' 5"
Sophomore
Julia Kristensen

#18 Julia Kristensen

F
5' 3"
Redshirt Senior
Emma Shields

#21 Emma Shields

M
5' 6"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Ella Becker

#1 Ella Becker

5' 6"
Redshirt Junior
GK
Brooke Cattoor

#5 Brooke Cattoor

5' 5"
Junior
M
Abby Hansen

#11 Abby Hansen

5' 6"
Senior
M
Reilly Heman

#4 Reilly Heman

5' 10"
Junior
F/M
Maggie O

#7 Maggie O'Keefe

5' 5"
Sophomore
F
Julia Kristensen

#18 Julia Kristensen

5' 3"
Redshirt Senior
F
Emma Shields

#21 Emma Shields

5' 6"
Freshman
M

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