Fall Sports Preview
Written by KWUStudentMedia on September 20, 2018
Sport: Women’s Soccer
Last year’s record:10-8-2 (7-3-1 KCAC)
Last year top moments/ games:
- 1-0 win in overtime on a golden goal penalty kick. This win put Bethany out of playoff contention, and continued a 3-game win streak (the first of the season).
- 2-0 win of No. 13 Ottawa University in the KCAC semi-final to take KWU to their 13th straight KCAC tournament final. Same exact lineup from OU that beat KWU in the KCAC finals 5-1 in 2016-17 season.
This season’s expectations
- #addanotherbanner
Players to watch for:
- Val Ochoa (JR- Monrovia, CA)
- Dee Rowson (SR- St. Augustine, FL)
- Nissa Inzunza (SR- Colton, CA)
- Kirsten Andersen (SR- Clarkston, MI)
Must see games this season:
- Wednesday, Sept. 19th vs. (13) USAO at KWU 5pm (Last Non-Conference Game)
- Saturday, Sept. 29th vs. Bethany at KWU 1pm (Smoky Hill Showdown)
- Saturday, Oct. 27th vs. (14) OKWU at KWU 5pm (Senior Night)
Upcoming games:
- September 15th- AT Missouri Valley College
- September 19th- vs (13) USAO
- September 22nd- AT Friends University
- September 26th- AT University of Saint Mary
- September 29th- vs Bethany College
Sport: Volleyball
Last year record: 26-10 (19-3 KCAC)
Last year’s top moments:
- Kelsey Plummer becoming NAIA Defender of the Week (First in school history.)
This season’s expectations:
- Finish top 3 in KCAC
- Qualify for nationals
- Having a successful season by growing as a team
Players to watch for:
- Shaelyn Martin (JR- Salina,KS)
- Kortney Cunningham (SR-Almena, KS)
- Morgan Beougher (SR- Stockton, KS)
Must see Games:
- ALL conference games
Upcoming games:
- September 15th- vs. Cottey College
- September 18th- vs Kansas Christian College
- September 21st- Southwestern Triangular tournament
- September 22nd- vs Bethel College
- September 25th- vs Friends University
- September 29th- vs University of Saint Mary
Sport: Football
Last year’s record: 8-3 (7-2 KCAC)
Last year’s top moments:
- Thrashing 56-28 victory over rivals Bethany in the Smoky Hill Showdown
This season’s expectations:
- Win the KCAC title
- Qualify for NAIA Nationals
Players to watch for:
- Trenton Poe-Evans (JR- Needles, CA)
- Shaq Bradford (JR- San Diego, CA)
- Johnny Feauto (JR- Boulder, CO)
- Demarco Prewitt (JR- Menifee, CA)
Must see games:
- Saturday September 15th AT Sterling University
- Saturday September 29th AT Bethany College
- Saturday October 6th VS Saint Mary’s (Homecoming)
- Saturday October 13th vs Tabor College
Upcoming games:
- September 15th- AT (25) Sterling University
- September 22nd- vs Ottawa University
- September 29th- AT Bethany College
Sport: Men’s Soccer
Last year’s record: 10-10 (7-4 KCAC)
Last year’s top moments:
- 4-0 win over Friends (Homecoming)
- Big 4-2 win over Bethany to claim home field advantage for the first round of the KCAC Playoffs
- Beating Bethany in the KCAC playoffs
This season’s expectations:
- Make the KCAC Playoffs
Players to watch for:
- Diego Rodriguez (SR- Sylmar, CA)
- Tim Doherty (JR- Swords, Ireland)
- Luis Munoz (SR- Baldwin Park, CA)
Must see games:
- September 29th vs Bethany
- October 27th vs (4) Oklahoma Wesleyan
Upcoming games:
- September 15th- AT (7) Missouri Valley College
- September 19th- vs (RV) USAO
- September 22nd- AT Friends University
- September 26th- At University of Saint Mary
- September 29th- vs Bethany College