The Student News Site of University of Central Missouri

Muleskinner

The Student News Site of University of Central Missouri

Muleskinner

The Student News Site of University of Central Missouri

Muleskinner

Jennies defeat Northeastern State 1-0 in MIAA Tournament semifinals

(WARRENSBURG, Mo.)Jennies soccer (15-1-4) defeated Northeastern State (13-5-1) 1-0 Friday afternoon in the MIAA Tournament semifinals.

With the win, the Jennies advance to the MIAA Tournament championship match Sunday at 1 p.m. at the South Recreation Complex.
The Jennies scored quick as just 13 minutes into the match Carly Stanley hammered a free kick from Jenna Stones into the center of the net, giving the Jens the 1-0 lead. It marked Stanley’s fourth goal of the year and Stones’ fourth assist.
Stanley’s goal held up the final 77 minutes thanks to a stellar defensive effort from Jens and goalkeeper Morgan Hartzler.  The RiverHawks edged the Jennies in overall shots taken in the match, 5-4, and both teams took one corner kick.
Hartzler saved three shots in-goal, two of them coming in the second half, and claimed her seventh shutout, improving her overall record to 8-0-2.
The Jennies will face Fort Hays State in Sunday’s championship match. The Tigers defeated Central Oklahoma 2-1 in double-overtime Friday night.

Story continues below advertisement
Leave a Comment
More to Discover

Comments (0)

All Muleskinner Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Activate Search
Jennies defeat Northeastern State 1-0 in MIAA Tournament semifinals