The Missouri Western women’s soccer team has moved up one spot in the NCAA Central Region poll after going 1-1 over the weekend. Missouri Western now sits eighth in the poll, needing to move into the top-6 to make the regional tournament.

The program is experiencing is best season in school history, winning a record ninth game of the season on Sunday against Lindenwood.

A five-game winning streak is also a program high along with the team’s eight shutout victories. Head Coach Chad Edwards also became the program’s all-time wins leader earlier this season and continues to add to his record.

The Griffons have clinched their first ever birth in the MIAA Tournament and a tournament championship would boost them into the regional tournament.

Four Missouri Western seniors will be honored Friday night at 7 p.m. when the team plays its final regular season home match against Northwest Missouri State.

In-Region    Overall
1    Minn. St. Mankato    16-0-0    16-0-0
2    Central Mo.    15-0-1    15-0-1
3    Augustana (SD)    13-3-0    13-3-0
4    Winona St.    13-2-1    13-2-1
5    Southwest Baptist    13-3-0    13-3-0
6    Central Okla.    10-4-2    10-4-2
7    Fort Hays St.    10-4-2    10-4-2
8    Mo. Western St.    9-6-1    9-6-1
9    Bemidji St.    9-5-1    9-5-1
10    Upper Iowa    9-5-1    9-5-1

— MWSU Sports Information —