Pioneers Handle Hastings

The Basics
Score: MNU 4 - Hastings 0
Record: MNU (3-1-2), HC (1-3-0)
Location: Pioneer Field - Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. - #6 MNU beat Hastings 4-0 on Saturday. Rick Hovinga made it 1-0 in the 11th minute, and the rest of the 1st half was scoreless. Early in the 2nd half, Hovinga scored again, and two Hastings red cards gave them little chance of a comeback. Tinashe Simbo and Paul Heel extended the lead in the later minutes, and the Pioneers came away with a 4-0 shutout.

Turning Point
Rick Hovinga goal in the 11th minute was the game winner.

Individual Leaders
Goals were scored by Rick Hovinga (2), Tinashe Simbo, and Paul Heel. The assists came from Heel, Simbo, Jose Munoz, and Jaxon Slaven.

Up Next
The next game is Saturday at home vs. Graceland (4-0-2) at 2:00.