Box Score ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Missouri Western recorded another win on Friday night over Washburn with a 1-0 score. It's the Griffons third straight win in the MIAA. It was the 18th career win for
Chad Edwards, making him the winningest coach in program history.
The first half didn't produce much on the offensive side for either team. Missouri Western created four shots on goal as a team.
Tara Russell had three of those on frame and
Layne Shepherd accounted for the other shot on goal. Washburn was able to challenge
Sarah Lyle twice in the half.
In the second half the Griffons were able to control most of the tempo. In the 72
nd minute,
Tara Russell took a corner kick and found the head of
Bridget Blessie for her second goal of the season to give the Griffons a 1-0 lead. It was Russell's second assist on the year.
Sarah Lyle finished the game with a total of four saves and recorded another shutout. She now has six total shut outs on the season including three straight.
The Griffons will return to action on Sunday at noon against Emporia State University.
