Kansas City, Mo. - For the sixth time in seven years, the Marian women's soccer team has been selected as a host for the NAIA Women's Soccer Second Round, as the Knights will host Truett-McConnell on Saturday, November 18. Kick is set for 7 p.m. at St. Vincent Field.

The 40-team field will kick things off in the NAIA National Championship First & Second Rounds, presented by Select Sport America, at 10 campus locations on November 16-18.

THE MATCHUP

Marian's contest against Truett-McConnell on Saturday in the NAIA Tournament Second Round will be the first in program history, as the two teams will meet at St. Vincent Field Saturday evening. 

SCOUTING TRUETT

The Bears enter the tournament with a 17-2-2 overall record, winning both the regular season and their second consecutive tournament championship in the Applachian Athletic Conference. Truett comes into the contest averaging 3.43 goals and 24.8 shots per game, while also posting 14 shutouts on the year. The Bears rank third among the NAIA in total shots and shots per game, fifth in shots on goal, and sixth in shutouts. Some key pieces for the Bears are senior Eliska Dvorakova, who has scored 12 goals and dished out 15 assists throughout the season, while Ashley Johnson and Nadia Ivanchenko have each added nine goals each. On the defensive side, Emelie Taylor has played a majority of minutes in goal for the Bears, collecting 25 saves and only allowing eight goals on the season. 

WATCH AND FOLLOW 

Fans unable to attend the NAIA Second Round game played at Marian can follow the action on the ISC Sports Network. The game will be pay-per-view, and the live stream will cost $9.99. Live stats will be made available at marianstats.com. Live updates of the game will be posted on the official Marian Athletics Twitter and Instagram pages @MUKnights.

TICKETS

Tickets for Saturday's match are $10 for general admission, while student, fans aged 65 and older, and youth tickets for ages 6-17 are $5. Children under the age of five are admitted free of charge. Tickets are on sale now at MUKnights.com.

To view all of the teams in the NAIA Tournament Field, click the above links. Marian and Truett-McConnell will square off Saturday night with a trip to Foley, Alabama and the NAIA Final Site on the line.

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