Menke_LU_18
John Ellis
2
Winner Missouri Western St. MWSU (8-4-0 (3-2-0))
1
Nebraska-Kearney UNKSOC (5-7-0 (3-2-0))
Winner
Missouri Western St. MWSU
(8-4-0 (3-2-0))
2
Final
1
Nebraska-Kearney UNKSOC
(5-7-0 (3-2-0))
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Missouri Western St. MWSU 1 1 2
Nebraska-Kearney UNKSOC 1 0 1

Game Recap: Soccer | | MWSU Athletic Communications

Griffons End Weekend with Win at Nebraska Kearney

Menke's two goals give Griffons the 2-1 win.

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.



 
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