Leavenworth, Kan—Spire soccer opens up the month of October at home in Charles Berkel Memorial Stadium where they came out on top against Friends University (KS) with a final score of 2-Nil.

The match opened with high intensity, and the Spires took an early lead. Bryan Riojas broke the deadlock at 14:47 with a well-placed penalty kick, marking a shift in momentum for the Spires. The first half concluded with USM holding a slender lead of 1-0 over the Falcons (2-1-1).

As the game progressed into the second half, the Spires maintained their dominance. In the 68th minute, Robin Van Voorst doubled the lead for Saint Mary, scoring a crucial goal assisted by Daniel Castro. This goal solidified the Spires' advantage and ultimately sealed the victory.

Defensive efforts were equally impressive, with Saint Mary's goalkeeper, Ricardo Perez, putting on a defensive clinic, making a total of 13 saves on 21 shot attempts to secure a shutout. With Perez at the helm, the Spires were able to keep the Flacons efforts for a comeback at bay.

Looking ahead, the Spires are set to hit the road as they travel to Salina, Kansas to compete against the Coyotes of Kansas Wesleyan University on Saturday, October 4th. As they prepare for their big weekend ahead, your Spires currently hold a record of 4-4-2, with a conference record of 2-2-1.