The greatest regular season in Missouri Western women’s soccer history came to an end Sunday with a 4-0 loss to No. 9 Central Missouri.

The Griffons end their season with the most wins (9) in school history and fewest losses (8) in program history. They now await their pairing in the team’s first ever appearance in the MIAA tournament.

Western used the wind to their advantage in the first half against the Jennies, going to the break in a 0-0 tie and even in shots with the MIAA leading squad. Central Missouri took advantage of the second period wind at their backs, scoring four goals including an own goal off a Griffon defender to cap off the victory.

Missouri Western takes a 9-8-1 overall record and 6-7-1 MIAA mark into the first round of the conference tournament scheduled to begin on Wednesday, Nov. 5.

— Associated Press —