The Basics
Score: MNU 0 – Graceland 2
Record: MNU (10-2-2, 8-1-1), Graceland (8-4-1, 5-3-1)
Location: Lamoni, Iowa - Rasmussen Field

LAMONI, Iowa – MNU suffered its first conference loss of the season on Wednesday evening, falling 2-0 at Graceland. The defeat snapped the Pioneers' 12-match unbeaten streak and marked their first loss since September 5.

Graceland applied pressure early, but the MNU defense held firm. The Pioneers made a defensive team save in the ninth minute, and goalkeeper Lennart Fischer added three first-half saves to keep the Yellowjackets off the scoreboard.

MNU created opportunities of its own. Kevin De Andrade forced a save in the 25th minute, and Phillip Mutantika tested the Graceland goalkeeper in the 43rd. Neither team could break through, sending the match into halftime tied 0-0.

The Pioneers came out with renewed energy in the second half. Lenin Flores forced a save in the 53rd minute, while De Andrade and Flores continued to pressure the Graceland defense over the next several minutes.

Graceland broke the deadlock at 60:25, scoring the game's first goal to take a 1-0 lead. The Yellowjackets extended their advantage in the 80th minute, scoring at 79:43 to make it 2-0.

De Andrade forced saves in the 82nd and 90th minutes, and the Pioneers earned a corner kick in the closing seconds. Graceland held on to complete the shutout.

Fischer recorded six goalkeeper saves, while the MNU defense contributed another. The loss dropped the Pioneers to 10-2-2 overall and 8-1-1 in conference play.

Turning Point
Graceland goal at 60:25 was the game winner.

Individual Leaders
Lennart Fischer: 6 saves

Up Next
The next match is Tuesday at home vs. William Woods at 3:30.