ROLLA, Mo. — Missouri S&T women's soccer returns home this week for a pair of Great Lakes Valley Conference matches, beginning Wednesday when the Miners host Rockhurst at 5 p.m. at the S&T Soccer Field. S&T will then close out the week Saturday against Illinois Springfield at noon, with the match serving as Senior Day at Allgood-Bailey Stadium.

Missouri S&T enters Wednesday's contest with a record of 3-1-1, 2-0-1 in conference play. The Miners are coming off a road match at Quincy University where they tied 1-1.

Adrianna Benassi leads the Miners offensively with three goals and seven points, while Aubrey Case (Yorktown, VA/Tabb) has added three assists and two goals. In goal, Catie Riddle (Westland, MI/Churchill) has recorded 15 saves and one shutout so far this season.

Rockhurst comes to Rolla with a 5-0-1 record and a 3-0 conference mark. The Hawks are led by Jenna Roark and Caitlyn Smith, who have four goals and eight points apiece.

The two teams last met on Oct. 31, 2025, resulting in a tie in Kansas City. Missouri S&T owns a 6-4-20 record against Rockhurst.

The Miners will return to Allgood-Bailey Stadium Saturday for a noon matchup against Illinois Springfield. The contest will also serve as Missouri S&T's Senior Day, as the Miners recognize eight seniors prior to kickoff.

This year's senior class includes Jenna Marti (Sammamish, WA/Eastside Catholic), Savannah Tully (Elkhart, IN/Elkhart), Aubrey Case (Yorktown, VA/Tabb), Haylee Prime (Lewis Center, OH/Olentangy Orange), Drue Gaal (Kirkwood, MO/Kirkwood), Brooke Bendoff (Kirkwood, MO/Kirkwood), Grace Young (Sykesville, MD/Liberty), and Morgan Pack (San Diego, CA/Academy of Our Lady of Peace).

Illinois Springfield enters the weekend with a 3-2 record and a 1-1 conference record. The Prairie Stars are led by Mallory Herber, who has two goals on the season and four points.

Missouri S&T and Illinois Springfield last met on Oct. 5, 2025, with a 2- 0 win in Springfield, Mo. The Miners hold an 8-9 record in the all-time series.

"Very excited about this week!" Head Coach Matthew Perry starts. "Big game on Wednesday versus top-of-the-conference Rockhurst, who have won three out of three, so expecting a tough one. Of course, Saturday is going to be special, getting to celebrate eight awesome seniors and give them a win on senior day too against a good UIS side!"

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