Location: St. Joseph, Mo.
Tournament: MIAA/GAC Challenge
Dates: Sept. 4 and 6
Coverage: Check Hardingsports.com

Schedule:
Friday
Harding vs. Emporia State, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday
Harding vs. Missouri Western State, 2:30 p.m.

Harding (2014 record: 6-12-1)

-          Harding returns eight starters from last year's squad including senior Audrey Adkison who led the Lady Bisons with seven goals and eight assists.

-          Goalkeeper Kaitlyn Miller returns between the posts for her senior season. She had three shutouts and 87 saves last season.

-          Dr. Greg Harris returns for his 14^th season. He won his 100^th game last season at East Central.

Emporia State (2014 record: 7-7-5)

-          Emporia State is a NCAA Division II member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association and is located in Emporia, Kansas.

-          Sophomore midfielder Amelie Heun is the leading goal scorer returning for the Hornets. She had four goals last season.

-          Bryan Sailer begins his fourth season at the helm of Emporia State.

-          The Hornets lead the series against Harding 1-0. When the two teams met last season in Searcy, Emporia State won 4-2.

Missouri Western State (2014 record: 9-9-1)

-          Missouri Western State is a NCAA Division II member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association and is located in St. Joseph, Missouri.

-          Sophomore midfielder Sydney Cluck is the top returner for the Griffons. She had one goal and two assists last season.

-          Missouri Western State is coached by Chad Edwards who is in his fourth season.

-          The Griffons lead the series against Harding 1-0. Last season in Searcy, Missouri Western State won 1-0.