McPHERSON, Kan. (macbulldogs.com) ---
Brooke Russell (Hays, Kan., Barton County CC) and
Ana Guerrero (Graton, Calif., Santa Rosa JC) each scored a goal and
Christie Silber (Simi Valley, Calif., Simi Valley HS) made five saves as the McPherson College women's soccer team topped Avila University, 2-0, Saturday at The Kennel.
After a back-and-forth beginning to the match, the Bulldogs (2-1) finally broke through just before the half as Russell registered an unassisted goal with just 1:16 left on the clock.
The lead held until the 77th minute when Guerrero provided an insurance goal off assists from
Peyton Morris (Burleston, Texas, Mansfield Legacy HS) and
Dina Der Vartanian (Sierra Madre, Calif., Alverno HS).
The Eagles (0-4), who will join the Bulldogs in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference next season, held a 14-13 edge in shots overall and had a 5-4 advantage in shots on goal. McPherson did in corner kicks with six to Avila's two.
Guerrero and Avila's Alexis Sanchez each had a game-high four shots.
Danielle Kakebeen (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., San Bernardino Valley College) added three shots and
Cheyann Lake (Kansas City, Kan., Kansas City Kansas CC) two for McPherson.
The Bulldogs are now idle from competition for nearly two weeks, returning to the pitch Thursday, Sept. 14, with a home match against Randall University. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. at McPherson Stadium.
