General | 8/22/2025 1:09:00 PM
Box Score Baldwin City, Kan. - The McPherson Bulldogs hit the road on Thursday night for their first match of the 2025 campaign, taking on the Baker University Wildcats from the Heart of America Athletic Conference. This would be the fifth historical meeting between the two teams, with the Wildcats coming into the matchup leading the series 4-0 over McPherson.
The Basics
Location: Hartley Field
Score: MC 0, BU 3
Records: MC 0-1-0 (0-0-0 KCAC), BU 1-0-0 (0-0-0 HAAC)
How it Happened
Both sides would go through the first half feeling the opposition out, with just two shots from Baker within the opening 20 minutes of the first half. McPherson's first shot attempt came from
Sijmen Van Der Zee, sailing high of the crossbar for the opening offensive attack from the Bulldogs. It wouldn't be until the 42
nd minute of the first half that the Wildcats broke the scoreless drought with a goal from Noah Conover, taking the lead just before the halftime whistle.
Quickly into the second half, Conover would find his second goal of the match as he buried a left-footed shot into the net in the 46
th minute. Down by two goals, the Bulldogs desperately needed a score to get themselves back into the match. McPherson's
Sergio Najera would have a shot on goal in the 71
st minute, but Baker goalkeeper Maxot Arystanov would glove the shot. Following three yellow cards shown for the Wildcats, it would be Conover completing his hat trick in the 84
th minute, putting the game out of reach with a 3-0 advantage with just over six minutes left in the match.
The Wildcats would hold onto their clean sheet victory and open up their season with a 3-0 victory over the Bulldogs.
Up Next
The Bulldogs will be back in action this Saturday in Oklahoma City, OK as they head to face Mid-America Christian University on August 23
rd. Kickoff is set for 7:30 PM at Dill Soccer Field.
