The Basics
Score: MNU 2 – Culver-Stockton 0
Record: MNU (12-3-3, 9-3-2), Culver-Stockton (8-6-4, 6-5-3)
Location: Olathe, Kan. - Pioneer Field

OLATHE, Kan. – MNU closed the regular season with a 2-0 shutout of Culver-Stockton on Saturday. Maddie Lalman and Maria Stumpf scored first-half goals, while the Pioneer defense prevented the Wildcats from recording a shot throughout the match.

MNU controlled possession and generated several opportunities early, but the match remained scoreless until the 28th minute. After forcing 3 saves in a span of 7 minutes, the Pioneers broke through when Lalman scored her 5th goal of the season at the 27:57 mark.

The Pioneers continued to press and doubled their advantage late in the first half. In the 41st minute, Stumpf scored her 7th goal of the season off an assist from Hannah Garner, giving MNU a 2-0 lead heading into halftime.

MNU maintained its control throughout the second half, keeping Culver-Stockton from mounting an offensive threat. Lalman nearly added another goal early in the period, while Megan Watson, Brecklyn Hardman, Meredith Veer, Jillian Mueller, and Adrianna Lara all created additional opportunities.

The Pioneers finished with a 2-0 victory, recording their 12th win of the season and 9th in Heart Conference play. MNU's defense held Culver-Stockton without a shot for the entire 90 minutes, and goalkeeper Fiona Popetschnig earned the shutout without needing to make a save.

Turning Point
Lalman's goal was all MNU needed.

Individual Leaders
Maddie Lalman: 1 goal
Maria Stumpf: 1 goal
Hannah Garner: 1 assist

Up Next
The Pioneers are the 5-seed in the Heart Conference Tournament. The next match is Tuesday at 4-seed Benedictine at 7:00.