The Basics
Score: MNU 1 – Kansas Wesleyan 0
Record: MNU (3-0)
Location: Olathe, Kan. – Pioneer Field

OLATHE, Kan. – MNU remained unbeaten with a 1-0 victory over Kansas Wesleyan on Saturday at Pioneer Field. Mo Carnahan scored the only goal of the match early in the second half, while Anna Pace and the Pioneer defense recorded their third straight shutout to open the season.

MNU controlled the majority of the possession and chances, finishing with a 20-6 advantage in shots and putting seven attempts on goal. Kansas Wesleyan managed just one shot in the opening half as the Pioneers outshot the Coyotes 7-1, but goalkeeper Bianka Waxman made three saves to keep the match scoreless at halftime.

The Pioneers increased the pressure immediately after the break. Maria Stumpf had a shot blocked in the 47th minute and forced a save at 51:09 before Carnahan broke through at 52:21. The senior forward scored unassisted for her second goal of the season, giving MNU the 1-0 advantage.

MNU continued to generate opportunities after taking the lead. Tindra Jarl put two shots on goal, while Stumpf finished with a match-high six attempts. The Pioneers outshot Kansas Wesleyan 13-5 in the second half and finished with a 4-1 advantage in corner kicks.

Kansas Wesleyan's best stretch came midway through the second half. The Coyotes put three shots on goal between the 66th and 73rd minutes, but Pace stopped all three to preserve the lead. MNU did not allow another shot on goal over the final 17 minutes to secure the shutout.

Carnahan finished with two shots and the game-winning goal. Jarl put both of her attempts on frame, while Lilja Lidstrom, Hannah Garner and Raquel Fernandez each recorded a shot on goal. Pace made three saves in 90 minutes for the shutout.

Turning Point
Mo Carnahan's goal proved to be all the Pioneer defense needed in the 1-0 victory.

Individual Leaders
Mo Carnahan: 1 goal
Anna Pace: 3 saves, shutout

Up Next
The next match is Saturday at #4-ranked Oklahoma Wesleyan at 6:00.