The Basics
Score: MNU 2 - Central Methodist 0
Record: MNU (11-3-4), CMU (8-7-3)
Location: Pioneer Field - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - #21 MNU advanced to the conference tournament semifinals with a 2-0 victory over Central Methodist on Friday. The teams traded possession for the first 25 minutes, but an 18-yard strike from
Nicolas Theberge found the back of the net in the 28th minute for a 1-0 lead.
Ten minutes later,
Rick Hovinga got behind the defense and fed a streaking
Preston McKay for an easy tap in and a 2-0 lead.
MNU received a red card late in the first half, but the man advantage yielded few chances as the MNU defense held firm in the second half to secure the shutout.
Turning Point
Nicolas Theberge's goal in the 28th minute was the game winner.
Individual Leaders
Nicolas Theberge and
Preston McKay each had a goal.
Jony Munoz and
Rick Hovinga had the assists. And
Enzo Carvalho had 3 saves.
Up Next
The next match is the Conference Tourney Semifinals on Tuesday at home vs. 7-seed Mount Mercy (9-4-4, 5-4-2) at 1:00.
