The Basics
Score: MNU 4 - Graceland 2
Record: MNU (7-0-0, 1-0-0), GU (3-3-2, 0-1-0)
Location: Pioneer Field - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - #18-ranked MNU is 7-0 after
Emily Carrasco scored 4 goals in a victory over Graceland on Saturday. The Yellowjackets got on the board immediately, as the opening kickoff led to a failed clearance and a goal. But the Pioneers found the equalizer just 4 minutes later. Carrasco collected a Graceland failed clearance and calmly buried the shot. Eight minutes later,
Bella Leon passed to Carrasco at the top of the box, and the captain fire a deep rocket to the upper 90 to take the lead.
In the 51st minute,
Alyssa Ward's cross found Carrasco for a one-touch volley and her second hat trick this month, but she wasn't quite done. Seven minutes later, she beat a defender and the keeper from in close for her fourth goal of the game. MNU's first 4-goal game since Alyssa Howard in 2007.
Turning Point
Carrasco's 2nd goal was the game winner.
Individual Leaders
Emily Carrasco had 4 goals. And
Bella Leon,
Alyssa Ward, and
Valerie Veloz recorded assists.
Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at Baker (3-4-0, 1-0-0) at 5:00.
