Pioneers Dominate Opener

The Basics
Score: MNU 6 - Science & Arts 1
Record: MNU (1-0), USAO (1-1)
Location: Stryker Sports Complex | Wichita, Kan.

WICHITA, Kan. - In a game moved to an indoor facility in Wichita to escape the heat, MNU scored early and often to dominate #23-ranked University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma on Tuesday. In just the 3rd minute, Laura Torres found Sofia Bolado for a goal and a quick lead. Alyssa Ward in the 17th minute, and Kirsten Wetterstrom in the 18th minute, scored to push the lead to 3-0. USAO scored one before the half, but the Pioneers found the net 3 more times in the 2nd half to pull away. Andrea Martinez, Torres, and Witterstrom recorded the goals, and MNU won 6-1.

Turning Point
Sofia Bolado's goal in the 3rd minute set the tone.

Individual Leaders
Sofia Bolado and Andrea Martinez each had a goal. Emily Carrasco had an assist. Kirsten Witterstrom had 2 goals. Laura Torres recorded a goal and an assist. Alyssa Ward had a goal and 2 assists. And Marcelle Thedinga recorded 7 saves.

Up Next
The next match is Friday at #20 John Brown (1-0) at 6:30.