Kansas City, Mo.— Spire women's soccer fell 2-0 to Avila University (MO) on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Avila, with Bresette's goal at 3:37 providing the decisive score. Freshman Bre'Ella DeMaranville finished with 11 saves for the Spires.

Pond assisted on Bresette's opener before scoring at 25:26 off an assist from Desmarteau to give the Eagles a 2-0 lead. DeMaranville made four first-half saves, beginning with a stop against Lasater at 5:32. A save on Hines' attempt at 36:51 helped keep the deficit at two goals entering halftime.

The Spires lone shot came early in the second half. Diana Aguilar delivered the Spires' only corner kick at 52:25, and Yaneila Romanlopez sent a header high 17 seconds later. USM did not put an attempt on target against the Eagle goalkeeper Sweeney, who completed the shutout without a save.

DeMaranville stopped Pond at 47:00 and made seven saves during a scoreless second half. Avila also struck the post through Ashlee Bake at 67:23. The Spires' goalkeeper then turned away Clark at 77:08 and Peregrine six seconds later, denying consecutive attempts as Avila continued to pressure the Spire defense.

Two more stops in the closing three minutes completed DeMaranville's 90-minute performance. DeMaranville denied Pond at 87:17 for a 10th save, then stopped Peregrine at 88:12. AU generated 17 second-half shots after taking 12 before halftime and finished with a 29-1 advantage in attempts.

Avila held a 13-0 edge in shots on goal and a 9-1 advantage in corner kicks. Pond finished with five shots, including three on target, along with a goal and an assist. USM moved to 1-8-1 in conference play, while Avila improved to 7-1-2.
 
 
Coming Up…

The Spire women will hit the road as they make the trek to Sterling, Kansas this Saturday, October 24^th to take on the Warriors. The women will kick off at 12:30 p.m. at Smisor Stadium.