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SEMO’s soccer team opened its season with a 1-0 win over Southern Illinois, ending a stretch of double‑digit losses and restoring a winning record. Hayley Hogenmiller’s halftime header from a corner kick proved decisive, while Natalie Allison’s clean sheet preserved the lead.
Southern Illinois University soccer player Michelle Betancourt was selected for the U.S. Women's National Futsal Team, attended a national camp in July, and looks ahead to contributing on the world stage.
With 17 newcomers, including New Zealand’s Jasmine Barney, and the return of sophomore Rachel Kretzer, SEMO aims to capitalize on enhanced summer training, deeper goalkeeper options and a revised schedule to avoid last year’s winless stretch.
The Tigers are betting on a collective shooting upgrade, adding players like Kennard Davis Jr., Jordan Crawford and Cord Stansberry to diversify a portfolio that has long relied on spot‑up and pull‑up threats.
Louie Kegerreis earns Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week after a six‑hit game that propels Valparaiso to a 9‑4 victory.