The script was there and Missouri Western women’s soccer team followed right along with their fifth consecutive 1-0 victory Friday night against Nebraska Kearney. With the win, the 2014 Griffons have matched the school record for most wins in a season with eight.

Tara Russell scored in the first minute of the second overtime to give Missouri Western the victory. Russell scored in the box off a deflection for her second-straight game winner and the fourth goal of the season for the senior.

Neither team managed much offense with the Lopers claiming a 7-6 advantage in total shots. Each team mustered just three shots on goal. All three of those Nebraska Kearney shots equated to saves for Sarah Lyle and her, school record, eighth save of the season. The Griffon defense has pitched five straight shutouts, not allowing a goal since Sept. 28 against Northeastern State.

Missouri Western is now 8-4-1 and 5-3-1 in the MIAA. The Griffons travel to Fort Hays on Sunday for a, something must give battle with the Tigers, who completed their third straight shutout on Friday night. The match begins at noon.

— MWSU Sports Information —