The Basics
Score: MNU 2 - Benedictine 1
Record: MNU (11-3, 7-1), BC (11-4, 5-3)
Location: Legacy Field - Atchison, Kan.
ATCHISON, Kan. - MNU won its 6th straight game with a 2-1 victory at #15 Benedictine on Wednesday. The win and Evangel's loss gives MNU sole possession of 2nd place in the Heart.
Savannah Moxley put MNU up 1-0 in the 10th minute when she collected the ball from a scrum and fired past the keeper. The 1-0 lead held through halftime - thanks to a PK save from
Kailee Barnhard:
MNU went up 2-0 early in the 2nd half.
Elvia Villagomez threaded a pass to the feet of a streaking
Maria Garcia who beat the keeper for the score in the 56th minute. Benedictine converted a PK 8 minutes later to get back into the game, but the Pioneer defense held on the rest of the way.
"Our coaching staff is extremely proud of the effort these ladies put in all week," said Coach McClanahan. "It allowed us to get another big win tonight. It's great to see their hard work and discipline be rewarded in such a big match. Credit to the group for executing the game plan and getting the job done. We took another step forward in maximizing our potential as a team."
Turning Point
Barnhard's PK save in the first half kept MNU in front.
Individual Leaders
Savannah Moxley and
Maria Garcia had a goal.
Elvia Villagomez recorded an assist. And
Kailee Barnhard had 11 saves.
Inside the Box Score
Benedictine out-shot MNU 18-11.
Up Next
The next match is Saturday at Mt. Mercy (1-12-1, 0-8) at 1:00.
