Box Score WARRENSBURG, Mo. (Sept.. 27, 2019) - A late, second-half goal gave No. 7 Central Missouri the 1-0 advantage in their hard-fought battle against Missouri Western Friday night on Jennies Field.
How it Happened:
• First-half possession was equally split between the Jennies and the Griffons. UCM ended the half with six shots while MWSU was close behind with five.
• After 76 minutes of scoreless soccer, UCM's
Haley Freeman found
Kassie Newsom from about five-yards out as the Jens gained a 1-0 lead.
• UCM controlled most of the remaining 13 minutes to conclude the match in a Jennies victory.
UCM Stat Leaders:
• Newsom led the Jennies offense with five shots, two on goal, and one goal.
• With another assist today, Freeman now leads UCM with four assists.
• In addition to Newsom's five,
Makayla Toth finished with three shots,
Lindsay Edmonds with two, and five other Jennies recorded one each to account for UCM's 15 shots.
For Missouri Western:
• Taylor Schwartzkopf led MWSU's attack with four shots.
• Sofia Zwick, Jordan Jennings and Clarie Meyers were the only Griffons to record a shot on goal.
News and Notes:
• Nowsom joins Freeman and
Macy Ruffalo with three goals on the season.
• With three saves tonight, Jennies keeper
Lindsey Johnson now has 17 on the season.
• UCM's 20 goals leads the MIAA and ties 10th in Division II.
• The Jennies increase their lead in the all-time series against MWSU to 26-1-0.
Up Next:
The 6-1 Jennies open MIAA play on Sunday, taking on the Bearcats of Northwest for the second time in the last two weeks. The match is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. on Jennies Field in Warrensburg, Mo.
