Kansas City, Missouri – Approaching the end of the regular season, the Bulldogs headed East for the City of Fountains to take on the Eagles of Avila University. McPherson came off a 2-2 draw with York University the previous Wednesday, while the Eagles had dropped their last matchup 6-0 to the Saint Mary Spires.
The Basics
Location: Zarda Multisport Complex
Records: MC 6-7-3 (4-4-3 KCAC), AU 5-12 (2-10 KCAC)
Score: MC 3, AU 1
How it Happened
Despite conceding the opening goal in the 20
th minute, the Bulldogs hosted majority of the offensive momentum, firing off ten shots on the Eagles compared to Avila's four. Avila's opening goal was scored by River Howard, but would be matched by the Bulldogs in the 40
th minute.
Nathan Van Wyck, leading the charge in goals this season, scored his 12
th of the year to level the match at 1-1 just before the teams headed into the halftime break.
Right off the second half start,
Elliot Powrie found the go-ahead goal in the 47
th minute of play, taking the 2-1 lead to set the tone for the remainder of the match. McPherson's defense played lights out in the second half, allowing just three shots that were not threatening towards goal. The Bulldogs bought insurance quickly after Powrie's goal in the 54
th minute of play as Van Wyck found his second of the match to extend McPherson's lead to 3-1. With their stellar defensive play, the Bulldogs cruised to the 3-1 victory on the road.
Up Next
McPherson faces a tough road test this upcoming Wednesday as they take on Kansas Wesleyan on October 29
th at 7:30 in Salina, KS.
