The #9 ranked Emporia State football team will put the finishing touches on their game plan for Saturdays NCAA Division II play-off game against #1 ranked Northwest Missouri State Friday. The Hornets will hold a practice today before traveling to Maryville, Missouri for Saturdays game.
Emporia State Coach Garin Higgins says it comes down to making plays.
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This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season. Northwest won the season opener 41-14. Sophomore quarterback Braxton Marstall says they have improved during the season.
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Sophomore running back Landon Nault says they need to go make plays.
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Junior defensive lineman Donovan Walker says they need to keep playing the way they have been.
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Senior linebacker Josh Monteagudo says they will need to execute at a high level.
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Kick-off for the 2nd round contest is set for 1pm. The game will be broadcast on MIX 104.9FM and online at kvoe.com on MIX1049tv.
There are still a few seats remaining for the Alumni Association Fan Bus.
Cost to ride the bus is $55/person or $100/couple and includes the ride to and from the game and a game ticket.
Reserve your spot by contacting Tyler Curtis at 757-1350 or tcurtis@emporia.edu.
