MIDWAY, Ky. — The Midway University women's soccer team returns to Midway Turf Field on Thursday, Oct. 22, for a pivotal River States Conference matchup against Brescia University.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. as the Eagles begin a three-game homestand to close out the 2026 regular season.
Midway enters Thursday's contest with a 3-8-1 overall record and a 1-3-1 mark in RSC play. Brescia comes into the matchup at 7-4-4 overall and remains unbeaten in conference competition with a 3-0-2 record.
The Eagles currently sit sixth in the conference standings with four points, while the Bearcats occupy third place with 11 points.
With just three regular-season matches remaining, Thursday's contest presents an important opportunity for Midway to strengthen its postseason positioning.
Last Time Out
Midway enters Thursday's matchup following a 3-3 draw against Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Sunday, Oct. 18.
After falling behind 2-0 in the first half, the Eagles responded with two second-half goals to even the contest.
Sophomore Cate Burch got Midway on the scoreboard in the 53rd minute, scoring off an assist from Annabel Young.
Freshman Addison Hazlett followed with an unassisted goal in the 69th minute to tie the match at two.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods regained the lead in the 75th minute, but the Eagles responded once again.
Junior Anna Grace Meek scored the equalizer in the 84th minute off an assist from Hadley Wilson, securing a point for Midway in conference play.
The Eagles finished with 21 shots, including 13 on goal, while holding the Pomeroys to 11 shots and six on goal.
The draw snapped Midway's four-match losing streak and marked its first conference point since defeating Kentucky Christian 2-0 on Oct. 1.
Eagles Offensive Leaders
Senior forward Chloe Kemper leads Midway offensively with four goals and one assist for nine points through 11 appearances.
The Paris, Kentucky, native has recorded 17 shots, including nine on goal, and has been one of the Eagles' most consistent offensive contributors.
Freshman Addison Hazlett has also played a significant role in Midway's attack, recording two goals and a team-high four assists for eight points.
Hazlett leads the Eagles with 31 shots, including 15 on goal, and is coming off a strong performance against Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
Cate Burch, Lacee Brown, Courtney Hale, Anna Grace Meek and Sloane Pollock have each contributed a goal this season.
Defender Hadley Wilson has also helped create scoring opportunities, recording two assists, including one on Meek's game-tying goal against Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
Midway has scored 11 goals through 12 matches while recording 10 assists.
Scouting Brescia
Brescia enters Thursday's matchup under third-year head coach Andy Hines, who guided the Bearcats to a program-record 11 victories and an RSC Tournament appearance in 2025.
The Bearcats have continued their success this season, compiling a 7-4-4 overall record while remaining unbeaten through their first five conference matches.
Brescia has scored 27 goals in 15 matches while allowing 24. The Bearcats have recorded 220 shots, including 117 on goal, and have collected 21 assists.
Senior midfielder Allana Colen Porto leads Brescia with 18 points, recording six goals and six assists in 15 appearances.
Colen Porto has registered a team-high 50 shots, including 25 on goal, making her one of the Bearcats' primary offensive threats.
Evangalene Farfan has also scored six goals while contributing four assists for 16 points. Ana Victorica has added six goals and three assists for 15 points.
Kaja Zupanic has contributed four goals and one assist, while Maria Ferreira has recorded three goals and one assist.
Defensively, Brescia has been led by goalkeeper Laura Thompson, who has appeared in 12 matches and recorded 56 saves.
Thompson enters Thursday's contest with a 0.98 goals-against average, an .836 save percentage and seven shutouts.
Historical Matchup
Midway holds a 10-7-1 advantage in the all-time series against Brescia.
Thursday's meeting adds another chapter to the rivalry as both programs look to improve their positions in the River States Conference standings.
About Midway University Athletics
Midway University competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and its 29 athletic teams are part of the River States Conference, Mid-South Conference, Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association and USA Archery. For more information about Midway University Athletics, please visit www.gomidwayeagles.com or contact Tyler Beck at 859-846-5366.
