ST. JOSEPH – Missouri Western (5-3) was shut out 1-0 in its Sunday afternoon match against Lindenwood (3-3-1) on Sunday. Tough defense by both teams led to limited scoring opportunities throughout the game.
 
NOTABLES

• The game remained scoreless throughout most of the game and looked to be heading for overtime. The game's lone goal was scored in the 78^th minute off of a Lindenwood corner kick.
• Missouri Western is now 0-1 in MIAA league play since Sunday's game was the first game that counts towards conference records.
• Lindenwood won the rematch between the teams. The Griffons defeated the Lions 3-1 on September 14.
• Coach Chad Edwards used several different lineups and played 22 student-athletes throughout the game.

 
STATS AND LEADERS

• The Griffons managed only 8 shots, which is their lowest total of the season.
• Cassidy Menke and Taylor Schwartzkopf led Missouri Western with each having two shots on goal.
• Lindenwood had seven corner kicks, including the kick that led to the game's only goal.
• The offensive struggle led to a physical game Sunday afternoon, as the Lions committed 12 fouls.

UP NEXT

• The Griffons will host two more games next weekend as they welcome Emporia State (5-1-1) and Washburn (4-3) to Spratt Stadium.
• Friday, September 28 vs. Emporia State at 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, September 30 vs. Washburn at 12:00 p.m.