WINFIELD, Kan. — Southwestern College women's soccer will close out its home schedule October 25th with a Conference matchup against Kansas Wesleyan University at Richard L. Jantz Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Senior Night recognition will take place at halftime of the men's game earlier in the evening.
The Moundbuilders enter the contest 4-6-4 overall and 4-3-4 in conference play after battling Ottawa to a 0-0 draw on Wednesday. Southwestern has been competitive throughout KCAC action, with three shutout wins and four ties, anchored by strong play in goal from senior Hayden Clark. Clark has logged 1,260 minutes this season, posting a 1.29 goals-against average and .814 save percentage, ranking among the league's top goalkeepers.
Offensively, senior Kaitlyn Walker leads Southwestern with four goals and two assists for 10 points, followed by Millie Hazzard with three goals and three assists. Abigail Webb and Hanna Culp have each chipped in multiple goals, while the Moundbuilders have shown balance across their attack with 10 different players recording at least one point. Southwestern averages one goal per match and has converted 14 of its 99 total shots this season.
Kansas Wesleyan (9-4-2, 7-2-1 ) comes to Winfield riding momentum after a 5-0 win at Bethany on Wednesday. The Coyotes are one of the conference's most dangerous offenses, scoring 32 goals through 15 matches, an average of 2.13 per game, while limiting opponents to just 15 total goals. Senior forward Brooklyn Velotta leads KWU with five goals and three assists, while Emma Gervy and Rylie Moreno-Rojas have added five and four goals, respectively. Goalkeeper Isabella Galvan has been steady in net, boasting a 1.00 goals-against average with 62 saves and five shutouts.
The Coyotes have controlled the all-time series, holding a 21-2-2 advantage since the first meeting in 2005. Southwestern's last victory came in 2022, a 2-0 decision at the KCAC tournament. The teams met last season in Winfield, where Kansas Wesleyan scored twice in the first half and held on for a 2-0 win.
Saturday's match will serve as the final home appearance for the Moundbuilders before they close the regular season on the road. With postseason seeding implications on the line, Southwestern will look to continue its defensive consistency and build on a three-match unbeaten streak to send its seniors off in front of the home crowd on Homecoming weekend.
