KEARNEY, Neb. – Missouri Western Soccer improved to 8-4 (3-2 MIAA) following its road win at Nebraska Kearney (5-7, 3-2 MIAA) on Sunday. The Griffons came back to defeat the Lopers 2-1 to earn the weekend split.
NOTABLES
- The Griffons fell down 1-0 in the 34th minute but only trailed for nine minutes before tying the game at 1-1.
- Cassidy Menke tied the game after her goal from 25 yards out near the end of the first half.
- Danny Walsh assisted Menke for the game-winning goal in the 62nd minute to put the Griffons up 2-1.
- Missouri Western avoided dropping back-to-back games after Sunday’s win. The Griffons have not lost back-to-back regular season games since October 14, 2016.
STATS AND LEADERS
- After her two-goal performance on Sunday, Menke is tied for third in the MIAA in goals scored (8).
- Neither team was able to create many shot opportunities. Missouri Western and Nebraska Kearney each finished with just six shots.
- Sunday was Menke’s second two-goal game of the season, her first coming in a win against Emporia State on September 28.
- Anna Mayer recorded three saves in the win.
UP NEXT
- The Griffons continue road play as they travel to Southwest Baptist (0-10-2) on October 12.
- The Bearcats played two close matches over the weekend. They tied Washburn 2-2 on Friday before losing 1-0 to Emporia State on Sunday.
— MWSU Athletics —