The MBU women's soccer team went 1-1 in a week of AMC action that featured a match-up against the NAIA's 9th ranked McKendree University. The Lady Spartans are now 7-7-1 overall, 4-3-1 in the American Midwest Conference.
The Lady Spartans battled with the Lady Bearcats of McKendree on Monday, but were edged out by McK 2-1. MBU senior Taylor Hay (Edwardsvill, Ill./Edwardsville H.S.) scored MBU's goal, assisted by junior Christina Burton (St. Charles, Mo./St. Charles CC). Junior goalkeeper Michelle Smith (St. Louis/Meramec CC) recorded four saves, while junior goalkeeper Abigail Eckstien (Hudson, Ill./Heartland CC) also recorded four saves and allowed two goals.
 
The Lady Spartans dominated the field on Saturday, defeating AMC foe William Woods University 4-1. Sophomore Amy Kelly (Ireland), freshman Christina Frkovic (St. Charles, Mo./Timberland HS) and sophomore Sarah O'Donnel (Ireland) each scored a goal for MBU. Senior Amanda Renaud (O'Fallon, Mo./St. Charles CC) and O'Donnell each recorded an assist. Michelle Smith earned the win at the net with four saves.