TOPEKA, KAN. - The No. 16 Washburn Soccer Team hosts rival Emporia State at Yager Stadium on Wednesday evening for Senior Night.

"We are looking forward to the opportunity to continue to grow into our DNA in pursuit of another MIAA title tomorrow night. Emporia is a good team and well-coached, and it's always a battle," said Washburn Head Coach Davy Phillips.

No. 16 Washburn (11-2-4, MIAA 8-0-3) extended its unbeaten streak this past weekend to 13 with a 2-0 win on Friday over Northwest Missouri and a scoreless draw against Missouri Western. During their unbeaten streak, the Ichabods have only allowed 3 goals. 

Washburn moved up to #16 in the USC National Poll, and stayed in 2nd in the USC Central Region Poll.

Freshman Lili Everley has 8 shutouts on the year, which is 3rd best in the conference & t-18th in the country. 

"I'm excited that our ladies have earned the chance to compete for something really special on Sr night. This Sr class has been an incredible class for our program. They're the winningest class in WU soccer history, they played for a National Championship, and now get the chance to earn a third MIAA trophy. It's a really special class that I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to coach. Thank you, ladies," said Davy Phillips on his Seniors. 

Washburn will recognize Seniors: Alli Harrington, Hunter McWilliams, Aubrey Tanksley, Belle Kennedy, Lakin Rold, Sydney Achilles, Shandon Carr, Londyn Furnish, Brooke Powell, & Shaye Taylor. They are the winningest class in program history with 57 wins.

Washburn can clinch the MIAA Regular Season Championship with a win OR a tie with a Pittsburg State loss OR a loss with a Pittsburg State loss. Will clinch a share of the MIAA Regular Season Title with a loss and a tie from Pittsburg State. 

ABOUT EMPORIA STATE
The Hornets (8-5-4, MIAA 5-2-4) come into Wednesday's match after tying both of their matches this past weekend against Missouri Western & Northwest Missouri. Emporia State is led in goals by Freshman Ella Favot with 6 goals. 

SERIES HISTORY
Washburn leads the all-time series 20-18-4; the Ichabods have won 3 of the last 4 at Yager Stadium and 5 of the last 8 overall.

FOLLOW ALONG
 Fans can keep up with Wednesday's match through live stats, and live updates will be available on the team's official X (Twitter) account, @IchabodWSOC.

UP NEXT
 The Ichabods will be back in action Sunday, November 6th, as they host a match for Round 1 of the MIAA Tournament at Yager Stadium with kickoff slated for 1 PM. Their opponent is TBD.