Women's Soccer | 9/28/2009 12:00:00 AM
Box Score Manhattan, Kan., - Two first half goals propelled the McPherson College women’s soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Manhattan Christian College in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday afternoon.
“I’m very pleased with the team’s performance this evening,” said McPherson head coach Robert Talley. “Our shots are starting to find the frame more consistently, which is great to see. The defense did a great job of containing any attacks.”
Senior midfielder Whitney Williams led the McPherson attack with five shots, four on goal, and one goal against the Crusaders. William’s goal came in the 3rd minute when she placed an Amber McKinnon pass into the back of the net to give the Bulldogs a 1-0 advantage. William’s currently leads the team with three goals.
McPherson added a second goal in the 33rd as Haley Cook netted a cross from Ana Calderon. The 2-0 lead proved enough as the McPherson defense clamped down to shutout the Crusaders.
The Bulldogs took 27 shots, 14 of which on frame. The McPherson defense was strong throughout the contest holding the Crusaders to only seven shots.
McPherson goalkeeper Andrea Swanson recorded her second straight shutout improving her season record to 3-1-1.
McPherson begins KCAC action Saturday, Oct. 3, when they travel to Ottawa University to take on the Braves. Kickoff is set for 12:00 p.m.
