The Basics
Score: MNU 4 – Park 1
Record: MNU (6-2-2, 3-2-1), Park (2-6-1, 2-3-1)
Location: Olathe, Kan. – Pioneer Field

OLATHE, Kan. – #8 MNU scored twice in each half to pick up a 4-1 Heart of America victory over Park on Wednesday.

The Pioneers wasted little time taking control. Just 3:25 into the match, Lilja Lidstrom scored her first goal of the season off an assist from Maddie Lalman to put MNU in front 1-0.

Park responded with some early pressure, producing three shots and two corner kicks over the next five minutes, but the Pioneer defense kept the Pirates off the board.

MNU doubled the advantage in the 20th minute. Tindra Jarl had an attempt saved, and Meredith Veer finished the sequence for her first goal of the season at 19:03. Jarl was credited with the assist.

The Pioneers continued to threaten throughout the remainder of the half. Jarl hit the post in the 23rd minute, Maria Stumpf put an attempt on goal in the 28th, and Luna Etienne forced another save in the 38th. MNU took the 2-0 lead into halftime after outshooting Park 11-7.

MNU nearly added to the lead early in the second half when Megan Watson hit the post in the 58th minute. The third goal finally came at 74:58, when Raquel Fernandez scored off assists from Sara Arsee and Valerie Veloz.

Fernandez struck again at 87:03, scoring her fourth goal of the season and second of the match to push the lead to 4-0.

Park broke up the shutout 50 seconds later, converting a penalty kick at 87:53 for the final 4-1 margin.

Fiona Popetschnig made six saves in the victory.

Turning Point
Lidstrom's goal in the 4th minute set the tone.

Individual Leaders
Raquel Fernandez: 2 goals
Lilja Lidstrom: 1 goal
Meredith Veer: 1 goal
Tindra Jarl: 1 assist
Sara Arsee: 1 assist
Valerie Veloz: 1 assist
Maddie Lalman: 1 assist
Fiona Popetschnig: 6 saves, 1 goal allowed

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