Pitt State to Host Missouri Western in MIAA Quarterfinal Matchup

Pittsburg State University finished its regular season league slate with a 7-0-5 record and 26 points, securing the No. 3 seed for the upcoming postseason tournament and earning a home opening-round match for the second year in a row, according to the MIAA.

Gorillas Bring Unbeaten Streak to Quarterfinals

Carrying an overall 13-0-5 record, the Gorillas will welcome the No. 6-seeded Missouri Western State University Griffons to the Gorilla Soccer Pitch. Kickoff for the quarterfinal matchup is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. (CT) on Sunday, November 1.

Familiar Foes Meet Again in Kansas

This postseason meeting follows a regular season clash between the two squads. Back on October 18 for Senior Day, Macy Malik netted the game-winning goal against the Griffons.

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In three prior meetings, the Gorillas are 2-1-0 against Missouri Western with both wins coming in Pittsburg.

Tight Regional Standings and Rankings

Entering the championship bracket, Pittsburg State sits third in the Central Region and 12th nationally in the NPI rankings with a score of 60.664. Minnesota State-Mankato leads the region at 61.664, while Washburn sits just ahead of the Gorillas at 60.689.

The Road to the Conference Crown

The winner of Sunday’s quarterfinal in Kansas will advance to the tournament semifinals at the Scheels Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas, on November 6. That next round will pit the survivor against either the No. 2 University of Central Missouri Jennies or the No. 7-seeded Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats.

Championship Sunday follows on November 8, where the tournament winner will claim the MIAA Tournament champion title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Division II National Tournament.

Full MIAA Quarterfinal Slate

Additional quarterfinal matchups scheduled for November 1 at 1:00 p.m. include top-seeded Washburn hosting No. 8-seeded Northeastern State in Topeka, Kansas; Central Missouri hosting Northwest Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri; and No. 4-seeded Central Oklahoma hosting No. 5-seeded Emporia State in Edmond, Oklahoma.