The Basics
Score: MNU 2 - Benedictine 0
Record: MNU (5-2, 2-1), BC (5-4, 2-1)
Location: Pioneer Field | Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - MNU earned a tough 2-0 victory over long-time roadblock Benedictine on Wednesday. The Pioneers came out strong and controlled the pace of play in the first half, but couldn't find the back of the net. Early in the second half,
Giovanna Castro scored to make it 1-0. In the 63rd minute,
Sarah Assumma cleaned up some chaos in the box to ice the contest. MNU out-shot Benedictine 20-3 in the dominant performance.
Turning Point
Giovanna Castro's goal in the 49th minute proved to be the game winner.
Individual Leaders
Giovanna Castro and
Sarah Assumma each had a goal. And
Marcelle Thedinga recorded the shutout.
Up Next
The next match is Saturday at Culver-Stockton vs. (4-3-1, 2-1) at 12:00.
