MIDWAY, Ky. — The Midway University women's soccer team will continue its final homestand of the 2026 regular season on Thursday, October 29, when the Eagles welcome West Virginia University Institute of Technology to Midway Turf Field for a River States Conference matchup.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m., with Midway set to recognize six members of its women's soccer program as part of Senior Day festivities.
The Eagles enter Thursday's contest with a 3-8-2 overall record and a 1-3-2 mark in conference play, while the Golden Bears come into the matchup at 9-5-1 overall and 5-1-0 in the RSC.
Last Time Out
Midway is looking to return to the win column after battling Brescia University to a 1-1 draw on Thursday, October 22, at Midway Turf Field.
The result marked the Eagles' second consecutive draw after playing Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College to a 3-3 tie on October 18.
Midway has recorded 12 goals and 11 assists through 13 matches this season.
Senior Chloe Kemper has led the Eagles offensively with a team-high four goals and one assist for nine points.
Freshman Addison Hazlett has also recorded nine points, contributing two goals and a team-high five assists. Hazlett leads Midway with 33 shots, including 17 on goal.
Sophomore Cate Burch has added two goals and one assist, while Lacee Brown, Courtney Hale, Anna Grace Meek and Sloane Pollock have each contributed a goal.
Defensively, freshman goalkeeper Lillian Klee earned RSC Defensive Player of the Week honors has she recorded 17 saves in the draw vs Brescia.
Scouting WVU Tech
The Golden Bears enter Thursday's matchup in second place in the River States Conference standings with 15 points, sitting one point behind conference-leading Rio Grande.
WVU Tech has won five consecutive matches, most recently defeating Indiana University Kokomo 3-0 on Saturday, October 24.
The Golden Bears are led by head coach Kate Carr, who began her tenure at WVU Tech in 2019. Prior to joining the program, Carr served as an assistant coach at Indiana University East and Earlham College.
Offensively, Julia Silva has led the Golden Bears with 11 goals and four assists for a team-high 26 points.
Silva has recorded 47 shots, including 27 on goal, making her one of WVU Tech's primary offensive threats.
Shiloh Goodwin has added eight goals and three assists for 19 points, while Rocio Gutierrez has contributed three goals and two assists.
As a team, WVU Tech has recorded 35 goals and 22 assists through 15 matches, averaging 2.33 goals per contest.
The Golden Bears have also been strong defensively, allowing just 18 goals this season while recording three shutouts.
Playoff Picture
Thursday's matchup carries significant postseason implications for Midway, which enters the final week of the regular season in seventh place in the River States Conference standings with five points.
The Eagles remain in contention for a berth in the RSC Tournament but will need to win their remaining two matches and receive help elsewhere in the conference.
For Midway to qualify for the postseason, the Eagles must defeat both WVU Tech on Thursday and the University of Rio Grande on Saturday, October 31.
Additionally, Midway will need Indiana University Columbus to lose both of its remaining conference matches.
The Eagles will look to take the first step toward keeping their postseason hopes alive Thursday afternoon.
Senior Day Recognition
Prior to Thursday's contest, Midway University will recognize six members of its women's soccer program as part of Senior Day festivities.
The Eagles will honor Guadalupe Torres, Belle Dotson, Autumn Logan, Rebekah Phelps, Chloe Kemper and Courtney Milner.
The group has contributed to the program both on and off the field throughout their time at Midway, helping represent the Eagles in River States Conference competition.
Thursday's matchup provides an opportunity to celebrate their dedication, leadership and contributions to the women's soccer program as they prepare for the final two matches of the regular season.
Looking Ahead
Following Thursday's matchup against WVU Tech, Midway will conclude its 2026 regular season on Saturday, October 31, when the Eagles welcome the University of Rio Grande to Midway Turf Field.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m., with the Eagles looking to close out the regular season on a positive note and potentially secure a berth in the River States Conference Tournament.
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.
