Midwestern State soccer maintains standards during title defense at 10-0-3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Midwestern State's soccer team, the defending national champions, is currently 10-0-3 in the season, maintaining focus on internal standards rather than rankings. Head coach Michael Meachum emphasizes a day-to-day approach, ensuring his players understand their expectations and the team's established standards. The Mustangs recently extended their unbeaten streak to 24 matches with a 4-1 win over Dallas Baptist. Team captain Parker Plaxco leads with 10 goals this season, although Meachum seeks improvement in defensive maturity after conceding goals in their last two matches. Midwestern State is in the midst of Lone Star Conference play, focusing on refining their performance as the season progresses.
- •Midwestern State is 10-0-3 this season and ranked No. 2 in NCAA Division II.
- •The Mustangs are defending national champions, having won their title last December.
- •Michael Meachum stresses the importance of focusing on internal standards.
- •Parker Plaxco leads the team with 10 goals this season.
- •Midwestern State has allowed a goal in their last two matches.
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Midwestern State soccer leans on standards, not rankings, in title defense
"Defending national champion Midwestern State is 10-0-3, but coach Michael Meachum is keeping the focus on standards.
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