MIDWAY, Ky. — The Midway women's soccer team will begin River States Conference play on Thursday, Oct. 1, when it travels to Grayson, Kentucky, to take on Kentucky Christian University. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.
The Eagles enter conference play with a 2-4 record under first-year Head Coach Bryce Brockman. Midway opened the season with back-to-back victories over Berea and Defiance before dropping its next four contests. Thursday begins an eight-game RSC slate for the Eagles.
Midway will look to get its offense back on track after being held scoreless in each of its last two matches. The Eagles have scored six goals through six games, with all six coming in the opening half.
Chloe Kemper has led the Midway attack through the non-conference portion of the schedule. The senior has recorded a team-high three goals and seven points while putting five of her eight shots on frame. Addison Hazlett leads the Eagles with three assists and has generated a team-high 16 shots, eight of which have been on goal.
Three goalkeepers have seen action for Midway this season. Lilly Riordan has recorded 20 saves in three appearances while posting a .769 save percentage. Lillian Klee has made 21 saves across three appearances, while Briley Hudnall has added five saves in her lone appearance.
Scouting Kentucky Christian
Kentucky Christian enters Thursday's matchup with a 3-2-2 overall record and an 0-1 mark in RSC play. The Knights have already surpassed their win total from 2025, when they finished 1-15 overall and 0-11 in conference play.
Sofia Friend has powered the KCU attack, scoring four of the Knights' nine goals while adding two assists for a team-high 10 points. She has put 13 of her 21 shots on goal and has accounted for two game-winning goals. Jorianna Burch has added two goals for the Knights.
Kentucky Christian has allowed 15 goals through seven games. Abigayle Moore has handled the majority of the work in goal, recording 29 saves in six appearances, while Elise Sparks has not allowed a goal in 99:09 of action.
Series History
Midway has controlled the all-time series, holding a 17-1 record against Kentucky Christian. The series dates back to 2010, with the Knights' lone victory coming that season by a 6-3 score.
Thursday's contest begins an important stretch for the Eagles, as seven of their final eight regular-season matches will come against River States Conference opponents. After facing Kentucky Christian, Midway returns home to host IU East on Oct. 8.
About Midway University Athletics
Midway University competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and its 29 athletics 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.
