Sunday, October 25
Springfield, Mo.
1:00 p.m.
Missouri State University
4-8-4, 1-3-3
0
vs
1
Florida International
6-6-4, 3-3-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIU | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Missouri St. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
October 25, 2026 | Women's Soccer
SPRINGFIELD - Missouri State women's soccer (4-8-4, 1-3-3 CUSA) fell 1-0 to FIU Sunday afternoon in the Bears' final home match of the season at Betty & Bobby Allison South Stadium after a late goal from Tuva Frejd Bark broke a scoreless tie.
Missouri State put six of its 11 shots on goal, but FIU goalkeeper Valery Restrepo stopped all six shots on target to preserve the shutout. The Panthers (6-6-4, 3-3-1 CUSA) finished with a 14-11 advantage in total shots, while the teams were even with six shots on goal and five corner kicks apiece.
Maggie O'Keefe paced the Bears with five shots, including four on goal, while Marleigh Allen added two attempts and one shot on frame. Kate Lewis finished with five saves in goal for Missouri State.
The Bears created several early opportunities, beginning in the seventh minute when Lillie Rasmussen had a shot blocked before O'Keefe forced Restrepo into a save seconds later.
O'Keefe tested the FIU keeper again in the 15th minute before another attempt was blocked two minutes later. Allen followed with another strong chance in the 17th minute, but Restrepo kept the match scoreless. O'Keefe added another shot on frame in the 30th minute as Missouri State carried a 6-5 advantage in shots and a 4-3 edge in shots on goal into halftime.
FIU applied more pressure after the break, taking nine of its 14 shots in the second half, but Lewis kept the Panthers off the board, including a save on Anja Bacher in the 76th minute.
Missouri State responded with a late push of its own. Rasmussen forced Restrepo into a save in the 79th minute before O'Keefe put another shot on target in the 81st.
The Panthers broke through at the 82:44 mark when Adria Kitzinger found Frejd Bark for the match's only goal.
Missouri State continued to search for the equalizer in the closing minutes. Allen sent an attempt wide in the 84th minute before Lily DiBernardo recorded the Bears' final shot of the afternoon in the 89th.
The loss leaves Missouri State tied for seventh in the CUSA standings with Kennesaw State and Sam Houston at six points with one regular-season match remaining. The top eight teams advance to the CUSA Tournament.
Missouri State closes the regular season Sunday, Nov. 1, at Liberty in Lynchburg, Va. Kickoff is set for noon CT.
Missouri State put six of its 11 shots on goal, but FIU goalkeeper Valery Restrepo stopped all six shots on target to preserve the shutout. The Panthers (6-6-4, 3-3-1 CUSA) finished with a 14-11 advantage in total shots, while the teams were even with six shots on goal and five corner kicks apiece.
Maggie O'Keefe paced the Bears with five shots, including four on goal, while Marleigh Allen added two attempts and one shot on frame. Kate Lewis finished with five saves in goal for Missouri State.
The Bears created several early opportunities, beginning in the seventh minute when Lillie Rasmussen had a shot blocked before O'Keefe forced Restrepo into a save seconds later.
O'Keefe tested the FIU keeper again in the 15th minute before another attempt was blocked two minutes later. Allen followed with another strong chance in the 17th minute, but Restrepo kept the match scoreless. O'Keefe added another shot on frame in the 30th minute as Missouri State carried a 6-5 advantage in shots and a 4-3 edge in shots on goal into halftime.
FIU applied more pressure after the break, taking nine of its 14 shots in the second half, but Lewis kept the Panthers off the board, including a save on Anja Bacher in the 76th minute.
Missouri State responded with a late push of its own. Rasmussen forced Restrepo into a save in the 79th minute before O'Keefe put another shot on target in the 81st.
The Panthers broke through at the 82:44 mark when Adria Kitzinger found Frejd Bark for the match's only goal.
Missouri State continued to search for the equalizer in the closing minutes. Allen sent an attempt wide in the 84th minute before Lily DiBernardo recorded the Bears' final shot of the afternoon in the 89th.
The loss leaves Missouri State tied for seventh in the CUSA standings with Kennesaw State and Sam Houston at six points with one regular-season match remaining. The top eight teams advance to the CUSA Tournament.
Missouri State closes the regular season Sunday, Nov. 1, at Liberty in Lynchburg, Va. Kickoff is set for noon CT.
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FIU
MOST
Goals
1
0
Shots
14
11
Shots on Goal
6
6
Saves
6
5
Corners
5
5
Fouls
12
6
Scoring Plays
Tuva Frejd Bark (1)
Assisted By: Adria Kitzinger
GOAL by FIU Frejd Bark, Tuva Assist by Kitzinger, Adria.
82:44
Game Leaders
Shots
5
SOG
4
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
def
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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