WINONA, Minn. - The Winona State University soccer team heads west for a single-game road trip, taking on Southwest Minnesota State on Friday, Oct.. 13 at 5 p.m..
Winona State (2-5-4, 1-4-3 NSIC) will be looking to move up the NSIC standings against Southwest Minnesota State (2-5-4, 1-4-3 NSIC) as the two squads take to the turf at Schawn's Regional Stadium.
The Warriors nationally ranked Minnesota State last Sunday, holding the Mavericks to a 0-0 tie behind a 10-save performance by Alyson Jumper in goal and notable outing by the Winona State defense.
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WINONA STATE STORYLINES
Winona State owns a 31-1-4 mark over SMSU, dating back to Sep. 8, 1996.
The Warriors have earned a win, a draw and a loss in the last three outings versus the Mustangs.
WSU has earned four shutouts so far this season.
WSU returns a trio of key attacking players who factored heavily in goal production last fall; Reanne Weil, Madelynn Drasher, and Abigail Williams look to lead the Warriors.
Last season, the Warriors played in ten, one-goal games.
WSU will be led by seniors Madyson Dye, Reanne Weil, Sara Charboneau, Morgan Liebau, Hannah Dunlavy, and Caylee Ludwig.
Winona State was picked tenth in the NSIC Coaches poll
Head coach Jill Leibforth is in her first year as head coach at Winona State.
Winona State will play their first seven matches on the road to open 2023.
WSU assistant coach Joe Davis will join for his second year as an assistant coach and first year under Jill Leibforth.
Goalkeeper coach Ben Olson joined the Warrior staff this fal..
Southwest Minnesota State STORYLINES
Southwest Minnesota State has amassed a 2-7-1 overall mark and 2-4-1 record in the NSIC
The Mustangs will play two home matches, beginning with the WSU fixture on Friday.
Southwest Minnesota State enters Friday's game on a two-match losing streak.
SMSU has been shutout five times in 2023.
Alyson Gallagher has 2 goals and 2 assists; Haley Mason has 3 goals.
In goal, Kenna Conley has six starts and Rachel Hicks has played in 5 games.
Clay Glascow is in his second season with the Mustangs.
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