The Basics
Score: MNU 7 - Graceland 1
Record: MNU (15-2-1), Graceland (7-11)
Location: Pioneer Field - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. -
Elvia Villagomez recorded 4 assists in MNU's 7-1 quarterfinal victory over Graceland on Friday. In the 3rd minute, Villagomez served a corner kick into the box and
Savannah Moxley headed it home for an early lead. Twenty-five minutes later, Villagomez found Jessica Longhurt on a short corner free kick for a 2-0 lead. Graceland got back in the game with a goal in the 34th minute, but Villagomez connected with Moxley on another corner header for a 3-1 lead before halftime.
Hannah Benedict put the game out of the reach with 2 goals early in the second half, and
Grace Stein and
Dani Blake scored late for a 7-1 final.
Turning Point
Just 4 minutes after Graceland scored, Villagomez and Moxley made it a 2-goal advantage.
Individual Leaders
Savannah Moxley (2),
Hannah Benedict (2),
Jessica Longhurst,
Grace Stein, and
Dani Blake recorded goals. And
Elvia Villagomez (4) and Moxley (2) had the assists.
Up Next
The next match is the semifinals on Wednesday at home vs. Central Methodist at 1:00. MNU beat CMU 1-0 in overtime in the regular season.
