The Emporia State soccer team won their last two games on the road against Washburn and Nebraska Kearney.
The Hornets won against Washburn 4-1, and Nebraska Kearney 1-0, to clinch a spot in the MIAA tournament.
In Friday’s game against in-state rival Washburn, the Hornets managed to set their season high for most goals in a game against the Ichabods on friday with a score of 4-1.
All four goals were from four separate players on the Hornets’ side with the first goal being made by Grace Linton, freshman forward, in the 13th minute.
Three minutes later Mallory Walden, senior midfielder, put up a two goal lead over the Ichabods in the 16th minute.
During the second half, Amelia Hueten, freshman midfielder, scored in the 54th minute to make a 3-0 lead over the Ichabods.
The Ichabods finally scored their first goal in the 64th minute off of a header, then the Hornets scored their first in the 84th minute by Kelsey Wakefield, junior midfielder.
On Sunday’s game against Nebraska Kearney, it was a must win for The Hornets to clinch a MIAA tournament berth. With a game winning goal in the 71st minute by Jordan Foutch, senior forward, to win 1-0 against the Lopers.
Yadira Rivera, sophomore goalkeeper, recorded her seventh shutout of the season.
The Hornets start their MIAA tournament play against Southwest Baptist. 2 p.m., Nov. 5, at Bolivar, Missouri.