ST. JOSEPH – The Missouri Western soccer team (5-3) was shut out 1-0 in its Sunday afternoon match against Lindenwood (4-3-1). Tough defense by both teams led to limited scoring opportunities throughout the game as the Griffons suffered a letdown after upsetting No. 1 Central Missouri on Friday.
NOTABLES
- The game remained scoreless throughout most of the game and looked to be heading for overtime. The game’s lone goal was scored in the 78th minute off of a Lindenwood corner kick.
- Missouri Western is now 0-1 in MIAA league play since Sunday’s game was the first game that counts towards conference records.
- Lindenwood won the rematch between the teams. The Griffons defeated the Lions 3-1 on September 14.
- Coach Chad Edwards used several different lineups and played 22 student-athletes throughout the game.
STATS AND LEADERS
- The Griffons managed only 8 shots, which is their lowest total of the season.
- Cassidy Menke and Taylor Schwartzkopf led Missouri Western with each having two shots on goal.
- Lindenwood had seven corner kicks, including the kick that led to the game’s only goal.
- The offensive struggle led to a physical game Sunday afternoon, as the Lions committed 12 fouls.
UP NEXT
- The Griffons will host two more games next weekend as they welcome Emporia State (5-1-1) and Washburn (4-3) to Spratt Stadium.
- Friday, September 28 vs. Emporia State at 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, September 30 vs. Washburn at 12:00 p.m.
— MWSU Athletics —