ST. CHARLES, Mo. – The 23rd-ranked Missouri Western soccer team improved to 7-1 with a 2-0 victory at Lindenwood Sunday. It was the MIAA opener for the Griffons as they bounced back from their first loss of the season at Central Missouri Friday. The Lions fall to 3-5 and 0-1 in the MIAA.

Two first half goals were enough for the Griffons in the 2-0 victory. Missouri Western once again controlled the tempo of the match, out-shooting the home team 17-3. The Griffons held Lindenwood without a single shot in the second half. Sarah Lyle needed just one save to pick up a shared save, the fifth of the season for the senior.

Bridget Blessie put MWSU up 1-0 in the 22nd minute on a goal from Cassidy Menke. Sara Collins added the Griffons’ other goal in the 40th minute off an assist from Madeline Cowell. The assist for Cowell again moved her into the all-time lead on the MWSU list. Cowell and teammate Sydney Cluck have been taking their turns as MWSU’s all-time assists leaders so far this season.

UP NEXT
The Griffons begin a four-game homestand Friday, Sept. 29 when they host Missouri Southern (0-5-2).

— MWSU Athletics —