The Emporia State soccer team opens play in the NCAA Central Regional tournament Friday. The Lady Hornets will play Fort Hays State.
Emporia State Coach Bryan Sailer says they will need to stay patient.
Defender Asta Kristendottir, a freshman from Iceland, says they need to play their style of soccer.
Kick-off in Warrensburg, Missouri is set for 10 AM.
The winner will advance to Sunday’s sub-regional championship match against the winner of Friday’s other first-round match between Central Missouri and Southwestern Oklahoma State.