Springfield Standard

Missouri State University's women's soccer team saw three of its players receive Conference USA postseason honors after the team's first season in the league.

Senior forward Julia Kristensen was selected for the All-Conference First Team. She led Missouri State's offense with five goals, three assists, and a total of 13 points during the regular season. Kristensen played in all 17 matches, took 35 shots—nearly half of which were on target—and was a consistent presence in attack. Her performance contributed to key results, including a win at Kennesaw State.

Abby Hansen earned a spot on the All-Conference Second Team. She played an important role in midfield, scoring three goals and providing five assists for 11 points, which ranked second on the team. Hansen's ability to distribute and maintain possession helped drive Missouri State's play throughout the season.

Defender Maddie Schneiderhahn also made the All-Conference Second Team. The senior started every match and accumulated 1,492 minutes on the field. She was instrumental in four shutouts by Missouri State’s defense and played a significant part in holding top teams Liberty and Delaware scoreless.

Missouri State finished its regular season with a record of 5-8-4 overall and went 2-3-3 in conference games. The team advanced to the postseason tournament as the eighth seed—their first time reaching this stage since joining Conference USA—and is set to play against Western Kentucky in the quarterfinals on November 2.