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Rockhurst defeats Emporia State 3-2 in home soccer match

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Rockhurst defeats Emporia State 3-2 in home soccer match
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Emporia State soccer lost 3-2 to Rockhurst at home on Wednesday. The Hornets opened the scoring early when junior forward Ava Huston found the net within the first ninety seconds of play. Rockhurst responded by scoring two goals in the subsequent three minutes to take a lead it would not relinquish. The Hawks extended their advantage to 3-1 midway through the first half before Ella Favot narrowed the gap for Emporia State in the 40th minute. Despite registering 16 shots and 11 attempts on goal, the Hornets could not force an equalizer in the second half. Emporia State now holds a 1-1-1 record as the team prepares for its next match against Southwestern Oklahoma on Saturday, Sept. 5.

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  • •Rockhurst defeated Emporia State 3-2 on Wednesday.
  • •Ava Huston scored for Emporia State in the first 90 seconds.
  • •Ella Favot recorded the second goal for the Hornets in the 40th minute.
  • •Emporia State finished the match with 16 total shots and 11 shots on goal.
  • •The Hornets travel to face Southwestern Oklahoma on Saturday, Sept. 5.
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  • 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Emporia State soccer falls to Rockhurst 3-2
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EMPORIA (KSNT) – The Hornets fell to the Hawks in a hard-fought fight on Wednesday. Emporia State soccer (1-1-1) lost to Rockhurst at home, 3-2. Emporia got off to a hot start with junior forward Ava Huston scoring in the first ninety seconds. Despite the Hornets’ electric start, Rockhurst responded with two goals in the […]

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