Leavenworth, Kan.- The University of Saint Mary Women's Soccer team took on Southwestern College on Wednesday, resulting in a 2-0 win. The Spires's overall record is now 7-3-5 and 7-1-4 In conference play going undefeated at home in KCAC play for the first time in program history.

The Builders had a couple of early shots to open the game but could not score. Saint Mary had a few shots of their own as the half progressed, but the score held at 0-0. Adriana Carnoali gave the Spires a lead with two minutes left in the half. Kaylee Shaw put the ball in from the corner, allowing Carnoali to capitalize. Saint Mary entered halftime with a 1-0 lead over the Builders.

As the rain fell harder in the second half, both teams had multiple opportunities to score. Lockdown defense from the Spires as strong goalkeeper play from Marisol Vargas preserved the USM lead. Late in the second half, Kaylee Shaw scored after forcing a turnover just in front of the box and scored to give Saint Mary a 2-0 win over the Builders.

Vargas had nine saves, while Kaylee Shaw had two shots, one being the late insurance goal and an assist during the match.

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The Spires will be on the road to take on the McPherson Bulldogs at 1 p.m. on Saturday in McPherson, Kansas.