Pioneers Shut Out Avila

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The Basics
Score: MNU 2 - Avila 0
Record: MNU (9-5-2), Avila (9-4-1)
Location: Pioneer Field - Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers dominated possession in a 2-0 victory over Avila in the regular season's final tuneup before the conference tournament. The Eagles didn't record a shot in the first half, but the Pioneers couldn't find the net and the score was 0-0 at the break. In the 53rd minute, a Brylee Johnson cross found Alyssa Ward for a 1-0 lead. A PK converted by Rachel Slack in the 69th minute sealed it, and the Pioneers cruised to a 2-0 victory.

Turning Point
Ward's goal proved to be the game-winner.

Individual Leaders
Alyssa Ward and Rachel Slack recorded goals. And Brylee Johnson had an assist.

Up Next
The next match is the quarterfinals of the Heart Tournament on Saturday at home vs. Benedictine (10-4-2, 7-3-1) at 1:00.