ST. JOSEPH – A penalty kick in the fifth minute was all No. 2 Central Missouri needed to hold off the Missouri Westenr soccer team Friday night at Spratt Stadium.

The PK by Jada Scott early in the game shot past Paige LaBadie into the top right corner of the goal. Central Missouri was able to hold off Missouri Western for the final 85 minutes to move to 6-0 on the season and drop the Griffons to 5-2.

Missouri Western was credited with six shots on the night, two on goal. LaBadie fell to 0-2 on the year, but had three saves in the game. Missouri Western limited Central Missouri to just eight shots and only four on goal, including the PK.

Missouri Western stays home and hosts Lindenwood on Sunday at noon. It’s the first MIAA game for the Griffons. Lindenwood played Northwest Missouri to a 2-2 draw on Friday in Maryville. Missouri Western defeated the Lions 1-0 in overtime last Sunday.

— MWSU Athletics —