CROOKSTON, Minn. – Junior Cassidy Chappell recorded her first goal as a Griffon to send the Missouri Western soccer team past Minnesota-Crookston on Sunday afternoon 1-0. The Griffons move to 3-1 on the season in non-conference competition.

Western dominated the entire game tallying 17 shots with 12 being on goal. Missouri Western held the Golden Eagles in check offensively as they were able to only create one shot throughout the game.

MWSU continued to control the game in the second half when Chappell scored her first goal of the season, scoring in the 56th minute on a pass by Bailey Dervin. The Golden Eagles recorded their first shot on goal in the 60th minute that came on a penalty kick but junior Sarah Lyle kept the clean sheet for the Griffons recording her only save of the afternoon.

Sydney Cluck recorded four shots and one shot on goal. Forwards Bridget Blessie and Chappel recorded three and two shots on goal, respectively. Goalkeeper Lyle recorded her first shutout of the season.

Missouri Western returns home this weekend as they face-off against rival Northwestern on Friday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at noon against Lindenwood.

— MWSU Athletics —