The Basics
Score: MNU 3 - Kansas Wesleyan 1
Record: MNU (3-0-1), KWU (2-1-1)
Location: Pioneer Field - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers have won 3 straight after a 3-1 victory over Kansas Wesleyan in Wednesday's home opener.
Hannah Benedict got MNU on the board in the 14th minute when she took a pass from
Maria Garcia and fired a shot off the bottom of the cross bar and into the net. The game remained 1-0 until the 75th minutes when
Elvia Villagomez lofted a corner kick into the box and found the feet of
Savannah Moxley who made it 2-0. Nine minutes later, another Villagomez corner kick was headed home by Moxley for a 3-0 lead. The Coyotes scored with 3 minutes remaining, but the Pioneers held the 2-goal advantage.
Turning Point
MNU's goal in the 75th minute proved to be the difference.
Individual Leaders
Savannah Moxley scored 2 goals and
Hannah Benedict had 1. And
Elvia Villagomez recorded two assists while
Maria Garcia tallied the other.
Up Next
The next match is Saturday at home vs. McPherson (0-4) at 1:00.
