Pioneers Advance to Heart Tourney Final

The Basics
Score: MNU 2 - Missouri Valley 1
Record: MNU (14-3, 10-2), MVC (14-3-2, 10-1-1)
Location: Marshall, Mo.

MARSHALL, Mo. - The Pioneers advanced to the Heart Tournament championship with a 2-1 win at #10 Missouri Valley on Tuesday. In the 9th minute, Laura Torres found Sarah Assumma for an early 1-0 lead. The score remained 1-0 through halftime, and Giovanna Castro made it 2-0 with a goal in the 63rd minute. In the 75th minute, Valley put pressure on with a goal to close the gap, but the MNU defense was able to hold off the Vikings for a 2-1 victory.

Turning Point
MNU's 2-0 lead was too much for Valley to overcome.

Individual Leaders
Sarah Assumma and Giovanna Castro each had a goal. And Laura Torres had an assist.

Up Next
The next match is the championship of the Conference Tournament on Friday at #7 Central Methodist (17-2-1, 11-0-1) at 5:00.