Missouri Southern Lions, Randi Russell (Joplin)
Missouri Western – 1
The Missouri Western Griffons scored the match’s only goal four minutes into the second half to defeat the Missouri Southern Lions 1-0 Wednesday night (Oct. 21) in St. Joseph, Mo. The Griffons’ score came on a breakaway goal by Abby Widrig at the 49:56 mark of the second half.
The Griffons out-shot the Lions 18-3 overall but only 4-3 on-goal. Goalkeepers Randi Russell and Jenna Weis each made three saves in the match. Jentri White, Michelle Dimza and Cortney Sanders each recorded a shot for the Lions (4-11, 2-9 MIAA). The Griffons (6-9-1, 4-7-1 MIAA) were led by Widrig’s match-high five shot attempts.
The Lions will now return home to host MIAA-leading Truman State Bulldogs on Friday afternoon (Oct. 23) beginning at 4 p.m. The Bulldogs have won 10 straight and are currently the No. 5-ranked squad in the South Central Region.
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