ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Opening MIAA play, Missouri Western got goals from Jaden Skinner and Kendall Knisley in a 2-0 shutout victory against Missouri Southern on Sunday at home at Spratt Stadium.
Missouri Western (3-3-2, 1-0 MIAA) broke the stalemate when Skinner recorded her fourth goal of the season in the 59th minute, assisted by Lauren Nylund. The Griffons extended their lead to 2-0 on a goal from Knisley — her fourth goal of the season — in the 64th minute. The 2-0 score held to the end of the game. Goalkeeper Sophie Wellinghoff kept a clean sheet vs. Missouri Southern (0-7-1, 0-1 MIAA) in her first career start, snagging a personal-best five saves.
GAME NOTES
- Missouri Western received two yellow cards.
- Missouri Western registered six shots on goal and 15 overall, both the second most in a game this season.
- This is Head Coach Jacob Plocher's first win at Spratt Stadium.
- Missouri Western has beaten Southern five times in a row.
UP NEXT
The Griffons hit the road again to take on Nebraska Kearney (1-7, 0-1 MIAA) next Friday at 7 p.m. at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium. The Lopers have lost five in a row, last losing 4-0 to Washburn on Sunday in Topeka, Kansas.
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