KEARNEY, Neb. – Cassidy Menke is making a habit of coming through in the clutch for the Missouri Western soccer team. The junior scored her fourth game-winning goal of the season Friday night at Nebraska-Kearney in the 95th minute to give her team its fourth overtime win of the season and eighth win overall.

Menke’s fifth goal of the season came from the left corner off an assist from Paige Phipps and broke a 1-all tie. Bridget Blessie put the Griffons on the board first, with a penalty kick in the 33rd minute. UNK tied it up in the 48th on a goal by Molly Willis. The Griffons had their chances to win it late in regulation as the Lopers were forced to play with 10 after a red card on Kadie Walaszcyk in the 86th minute. Cassidy Chappell had a shot from the right wing go wide with 15 seconds left in regulation.

In goal, Lexie Martin had four saves and improved to 5-1 on the season. Menke moved within two goals of tying the MWSU single season record of seven. Missouri Western moved two wins away from setting a program record for wins in a season with seven games remaining in the regular season.

The Griffons will look for win number nine this Sunday at Fort Hays State. The Tigers entered Friday night’s game against Northwest Missouri State 6-3-1 overall.

— MWSU Athletics —