Women's Soccer | 10/16/2010 11:18:58 PM
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McPherson, Kan. – Senior forward Haley Cook (Littleton, Colo.) ended a two-match winless streak for the Bulldogs, as she scored the game winning goal to give the McPherson College women’s soccer team the 1-0 win over Friends University Saturday night at McPherson Stadium.
The victory improves the Bulldogs to 5-6-2 on the season and 2-2-1 in KCAC play, while the Falcons drop to 4-7-1 overall and 2-2-1 in conference.
Cook netted the game winner off an assist from fellow senior Ana Calderon (Lone Tree, Colo.) in the 13th minute. Calderon sent a ball to Cook’s feet who proceeded to battle off two defenders before hitting a low ball cross net and into the lower left corner of the goal. The score marks Cook’s third goal of the season and team-leading ninth point.
Sophomore Molly Whitwell (Plano, Texas) recorded five saves in 90 minutes of action to register her fourth shutout on the season.
The two sides finished the match even at 10 shots apiece including five shots on goal. Friends held a slight advantage in corner kicks, 4-1.
McPherson returns to the pitch Wednesday, Oct. 20, when they travel to play Sterling College. Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m. in Sterling, Kan.
