Leavenworth, Kan.-The University of Saint Mary Spires secured a statement 6-0 victory against the Bethany College (KS) Swedes on Senior Day at Berkel Memorial Stadium in Leavenworth. This impressive win brings their current season record to 5-3-4, with a conference record of 3-1-3.
The game kicked off with high intensity, and the Spires took an early lead thanks to senior
Rebecca Lord, who found the net in the 19th minute with an assist from fellow senior
Jaidyn Cavalieri. This early strike set the tone for the rest of the match, and Saint Mary held a 1-0 lead by halftime, securing their dominance gradually. The defensive efforts were anchored by senior goalie
Angelica Quintana-Aficial, who maintained a clean sheet throughout the match.
The second half saw the Spires capitalize on their opportunities, extending their lead with goals from
Natalie Flores,
Kennia Acuna-Soto,
Kate Erpelding, and
Avi Garrett, alongside another from
Rebecca Lord, who completed her brace. Assists from
Andrea Morando complemented the team's aggressive style of play on the day, racking up a total of 34 shots taken versus the Swedes 3 shots.
Rebecca Lord, notable for her two goals and an assist, led the charge, contributing significantly to the team's offensive strategy.
Kennia Acuna-Soto and
Avi Garrett each added a goal, with
Natalie Flores wrapping up the scoring spree. This collective effort not only sealed the victory but also highlighted the team's cohesive ability to control and dominate the game.
Looking ahead, the Spires' next challenge will be against the sixteenth ranked Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles on Wednesday, October 15
th at 5:00 p.m. in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
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