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Women's Soccer Enters Final Weekend of Regular Season

| By: WIU Athletic Communications

Both North Dakota schools will be in Macomb for games on Friday and Sunday.

Who | Western Illinois (9-6-1, 3-4) vs North Dakota State (2-11-1, 2-5) and North Dakota (3-11-1, 1-6)
When | Friday (Oct. 29) at 3 p.m. and Sunday (Oct. 31) at 1 p.m.
Where | Macomb, Ill. 
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Matchup history: Western Illinois and North Dakota State have played 18 times in program history, with the Leathernecks holding a 5-12-1 record. The teams played twice last season, both of which the Bison won. The 'Necks and Fighting Hawks have matched up eight times, with Western holding a 2-5-1 all-time record. Their last matchup came during the 2019 season.
 
Players to watch: With this year's Summit League Tournament taking place in Denver, Colo., there are eight seniors set to make their final appearances in front of a home crowd. Bridget Schuler, Jenna Lundgren, Cassidy Grunewald, Lauryn Peters, Natalie Nagle, Megan Rasmussen, Sam Brooks and Zoe Clarke will be honored after the game on Sunday during the team's Senior Day presentation.

So far this season: WIU is currently 9-6-1 on the season and coming off a weekend sweep of Kansas City and Oral Roberts. Jenna Lundgren, Amy Andrews and Angie Knies combined to outscore the opposition 3-1, and the defense held tight against Kansas City in what was their fourth shutout of the year.

Scouting the opponent: North Dakota State is currently 2-11-1 (2-5) and coming off back-to-back home losses against Omaha and Denver. Olivia Lovick leads the Bison in scoring with two goals, and Sofia Howe has made 52 saves in her 11 appearances in net. For the Fighting Hawks of North Dakota, they are currently 3-11-1 (1-6) and in the midst of a five-game losing streak. Coming off back-to-back losses against Denver and Omaha, Mara Yapello leads the team in scoring with four goals while Bailey McNitt is the team leader in points (nine) thanks to three goals and three assists.

What's next: The Leathernecks need to win both games if they want a chance at making it into the conference tournament. The league's top four teams will head to Denver, and Western currently sits in sixth place at 3-4. Ahead of them is Kansas City (4-4), Omaha and South Dakota (5-2) and South Dakota State (5-1-1). Denver is atop the league standings at 7-0. 
 
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