ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – After a rare, high-scoring affair for the Missouri Western soccer team on Friday, the Griffons returned to their old ways with a 1-0 shutout victory over Oucahita Baptist to close out the MIAA-GAC Crossover on Sunday.
After giving up three goals to Harding on Friday, the Missouri Western back line suffocated the host school’s offensive attack, allowing just three shots in the game and only one on goal. Paige LaBadie got her first start in goal after Lexie Martin started Friday’s game against Harding.
Sydney Cluck scored her second goal of the season in the 47th minute with an assist by Bridget Blessie. It was the only offense the Griffons needed, though they certainly tried to score more. Missouri Western was credited with 19 total shots, eight on goal with 12 shots in the first period alone. Cluck had six shots herself with three on goal. Maddy Cowell was credited with five shots, two on goal.
Missouri Western gets the holiday off before hosting Bemidji State in a rare Tuesday home game. The Griffons make their debut in the newly remodeled Spratt Memorial Stadium at 3 p.m. Admission to all Griffon Soccer home matches is free. For the first time, all home soccer matches will be streamed live via Stretch Internet.
— MWSU Athletics —
