Leavenworth, Kan.—In a warm October evening at Charles Berkel Memorial Stadium, the University of Saint Mary Spires women's soccer tied with the Friends (KS) Falcons (2-0-2) with a final score of 1-1. This draw contributes to the Spires' current season record of 4 wins, 2 losses, and 4 draws, with a conference record of 2 wins and 3 draws.

The match started aggressively, with Rebecca Lord striking the first goal for the Spires at 18:56, assisted by senior Sadie Dipman. This early lead created an electrifying atmosphere and set a high standard for the rest of the match. However, the Falcons responded vigorously. Near the end of the first half, Paige Putter of Friends (KS) equalized the score at 39:14, with an assist from Solenn Levesque. Both teams were deadlocked with a 1-1 score by the half.

The second half saw both teams striving for the upper hand, but steady defensive plays kept the scores unchanged. Remarkable saves by the Spires' goalie, Avah Casarez, who tallied a total of 7 saves, played a crucial role in defending the tie. The match showcased a disciplined defense on both ends with USM and Friends only taking 8 and 15 shots respectively.

Up next, the Spires have their sights set on the road as they prepare to face the KWU Coyotes (3-1) at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, Kansas, on Saturday, October 4th.