The Basics
Score: (RV) Baker 3, Evangel 0
Records: Evangel (3-3, 0-1); Baker (4-1, 1-0)
Site: Liston Stadium
Box Score
BALDWIN CITY, Kan. – Baker's Melissa Siegel scored an early go-ahead goal before assisting on two more first-half scores to lift the Wildcats to a 3-0 victory over the Evangel women's soccer team in the two clubs' Heart of America Athletic Conference opener Wednesday evening at Liston Stadium.
Siegel scored off of a free kick just 92 seconds into the contest, then assisted on a Kendall Staley goal in the 22nd minute to give BU a 2-0 advantage. Kaylyea Pederson scored off another Siegel assist seven minutes later to extend the Wildcat lead.
"We struggled with their pressure and physicality," Evangel head coach Bruce Deaton said. "Conceding an early goal on a free kick challenged us, but we pressed the players to dig deep, and they responded with incredible energy. For that, I am proud."
Highlights
- BU finished with a 27-4 overall advantage in shots, including a 15-2 edge in shots on goal
- Taylor Overstreet and Emma McCall registered the only two EU shots on goal
- EU's Abbey Schmidt recorded 12 saves in goal
- Gabby Elliott stopped both Evangel shots on goal to log the shutout for the Wildcats
- Siegel finished with a game-high seven shots, while Staley and Anna Chieu added three shots on goal to lead all players
Up Next
Evangel returns to action Saturday (Sept. 18) with a 1 p.m. road tilt against Graceland in Lamoni, Iowa.
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