The Basics
Score: MNU 5 – Missouri Baptist 1
Record: MNU (11-2-4, 8-2-3), MBU (5-9-3, 4-7-2)
Location: Olathe, Kan. – Pioneer Field
OLATHE, Kan. – #2 MNU erupted for five goals Saturday in a commanding 5-1 victory over Missouri Baptist, closing the regular season with one of its best offensive outings of the year.
Thomas Giraudo set the tone just 85 seconds in, converting a feed from Gil Brown for the early lead. Jeremie Pelade made it 2-0 in the 11th minute off an Antonio Mugica assist, and although MBU pulled one back on a penalty in the 61st, MNU stormed away with three more goals. Josh Hodgson's strike in the 67th minute restored a two-goal cushion, Pelade added his second of the day in the 84th, and Juan Ortega capped the scoring three minutes later.
The Pioneers outshot the Spartans 22-7 and earned 15 corner kicks, while goalkeeper Tobias Stirl needed only one save. Mugica tallied two assists and was a constant threat on set pieces.
Turning Point
Hodgson's goal in the 67th minute ended any MBU momentum and ignited a late scoring surge for the Pioneers.
Individual Leaders
Jeremie Pelade: 2 goals (10th, 11th of season), 2 shots on goal
Antonio Mugica: 2 assists, 4 shots
Thomas Giraudo: 1 goal, 1 assist
Josh Hodgson: 1 goal
Juan Ortega: 1 goal, 1 assist
Tobias Stirl: 1 save
Up Next
The next game is the conference tournament quarterfinals at home vs. 7-seed Missouri Valley (7-7-3, 5-6-2) on Tuesday at 1:00.
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