Missouri Western scores three second half goals to rally past Washburn

ST. JOSEPH – Missouri Western Soccer (7-3) ended the weekend the same way as it started with another come-from-behind victory at Spratt Stadium. On Sunday, the Griffons erased a two goal deficit against Washburn (5-5) to complete the 2-0 weekend. The Griffons scored three straight goals in the second half after falling down 2-0 in the first. Sunday’s win gives the Griffons their second MIAA conference win of the season.

NOTABLES

It did not take long for momentum to shift in the Griffons’ direction in the second half. Schwartzkopf put the Griffons on the board with her first goal of the season just four minutes into the second half.
Missouri Western tied up the game at 2-2 three minutes after the Schwartzkopf goal. MaKenzie Billings scored her first career goal as a Griffon off of a Sara Collins assist in the 51^st minute.
Much like Friday night, Cassidy Menke scored the game-winner on a penalty kick. Taylor Schwartzkopf drew the foul in the box after an aggressive drive from the left corner.
After Sunday’s win, Missouri Western has now won six of its last seven games.
The Griffons have scored three goals in a half three different times this season. They scored three goals in the second half against both Lindenwood and Northwest Missouri.
Missouri Western has now won its last four games against Washburn.

STATS AND LEADERS

The Griffons were much more aggressive offensively in the second half. After having just six shots in the first half, the Griffons outshot the Ichabods with nine shots after halftime with four shots on goal.
After her three goal weekend, Menke is tied for third in the MIAA in goals made (6).
Ten different players have now scored a goal for the Griffons this season after Billings’ and Schwartzkopf’s first goals of the season.

UP NEXT

Missouri Western will hit the road for their next game against Fort Hays (2-5-2) on Friday, October 6.
Fort Hays has lost three straight after falling to No. 20 Central Oklahoma on Sunday.
The Tigers beat the Griffons 1-0 in double-overtime in their only matchup last season.
— MWSU Athletics —