ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Baptist University women's soccer team faces a pivotal week of competition with two road matches on the slate. The Spartans open play Tuesday with a tough conference test against No. 5 Missouri Valley College before facing MidAmerica Nazarene University on Saturday. 

After a strong win last Saturday, Missouri Baptist will look to continue pushing momentum and sharpen its attack against a Missouri Valley side that has been dominant on both ends of the field this season. Tuesday's matchup offers a valuable chance for the Spartans to measure themselves against one of the top-ranked programs in the country. 

MBU then heads to Olathe, Kan., to take on MidAmerica Nazarene in another crucial conference contest. The Spartans will look to build consistency and generate scoring opportunities as they continue to battle through the last section of league play. 

Kickoff against Missouri Valley is set for 5 p.m. Tuesday in Marshall, Mo. Saturday's match at MidAmerica Nazarene begins at 1 p.m. in Olathe, Kan.