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Mount Mercy MMU (4-6-2, 1-5-2)
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Winner MidAmerica Nazarene MNU (6-4-4, 3-3-2)
Mount Mercy MMU
(4-6-2, 1-5-2)
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Final
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MidAmerica Nazarene MNU
(6-4-4, 3-3-2)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Mount Mercy MMU 0 1 1
MidAmerica Nazarene MNU 2 0 2

Game Recap: Soccer (M) | | Sports Information Department

Pioneers Survive Mt. Mercy

The Basics
Score: MNU 2 - Mount Mercy 1
Record: MNU (6-4-4, 3-3-2), Mount Mercy (4-6-2, 1-5-2)
Location: Pioneer Field – Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. – MNU secured a crucial 2-1 victory against Mount Mercy on Saturday for Homecoming. The Pioneers took an early lead when Paul Heel scored in the 13th minute, assisted by Rick Hovinga. MNU doubled the advantage just before halftime when Jaxon Slaven found the back of the net, making it 2-0 at the break. Mount Mercy managed to pull one back early in the second half with a goal, but MNU held firm to close out the win.

Turning Point
Jaxon Slaven's goal in the 36th minute provided a cushion, allowing MNU to withstand Mount Mercy's second-half pressure.

Individual Leaders
Paul Heel and Jaxon Slaven each scored for MNU, with Heel assisted by Rick Hovinga. Goalkeeper Tobias Stirl was stellar with 8 saves to help seal the win.

Up Next
The next match is Tuesday at Park (7-3-2, 4-3-1) at 1:30.
 

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