Evangel University of the Assemblies of God

The Basics

Score: Evangel 3, Saint Mary 1 | Box Score

Record: Evangel (6-8-3, 5-4-3), Saint Mary (1-12-2, 1-9-2)

Location: Leavenworth, Kan. (Berkel Memorial Stadium)

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – Evangel Women's Soccer hit the road for their final road regular season matchup of the season, taking on the Saint Mary Spires in Leavenworth. Aiming to earn another three points in the conference standings, the Valor dominated, taking a 3-1 road win to continue to maintain a spot in the playoff picture.

After Faith Joe put an early shot on goal, Lili Thiessen passed the ball off to Eliza Barger who scored the first goal of the contest, giving the Valor a 1-0 lead at the 8:44 mark. Evangel continued to dominate possession and shots in the first half and Rylie Kidman doubled the Valor lead at the 29:17 mark, giving EU a 2-0 lead on a pass from Eliza Barger. The Spires recorded their first shot late in the first half, but the Valor maintained a 2-0 lead at the halftime break.

Saint Mary's offense improved in the second half and the Spires drew within a goal at the 74:37 mark, but just three minutes later, Saint Mary made a mistake that resulted in an own goal, making it a 3-1 lead for Evangel. The Valor nearly had a 4-1 lead on a late shot from McKenzie Calhoun, but were unable to score as her shot went high, resulting in a 3-1 win for Evangel on the road.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Paige Estes recorded three saves in the second half of play as Samantha Shane did not face a shot on goal in the first half.

• Eliza Barger and Rylie Kidman both scored a goal in the win.

QUOTABLE

"A great team win this evening!! We came out so strong in the first half and created so much attack and were able to score two very good goals to go up into the half, 2-0," Women's Soccer Head Coach Bruce Deaton stated. "Eliza Barger made a big impact on the match with a goal and an assist. Rylie's goal was a beautifully struck finish. While they pressed us in the second half and drew within a goal, we settled down and divided very well after that and the attacking moment that created the own goal put the game out of reach. We needed the points and now will battle for a tournament spot on Saturday! I'm proud of the ladies tonight."

UP NEXT

Valor Women's Soccer concludes their regular season on Saturday (Oct. 31) afternoon, hosting the Tabor College Bluejays at 12:00 p.m., in Springfield.

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