ST. LOUIS, Mo.- The Missouri Baptist women's soccer team had a busy day on the offensive end against Lyon College, however, the team couldn't slip in a goal as MBU fell 1-0.
It was a defensive battle to start off the first half, as there were a total of just three shots combined between MBU and Lyon in the first 14:00 minutes. The offense started to pick up later in the half, but Spartan goalie Elizabeth Kahn and Scot goalie Stephanie Spiteri held their ground making key saves.
Even though each team played better offensively, at the half the score was 0-0. Missouri Baptist outshot Lyon 7-6, with Carly Hampel leading the way with two shots. Kahn was impressive in net, making four saves.
In the second half, the Spartans came out flying pushing the offense with the team getting five shots, before Lyon could even force one shot. Missouri Baptist continued the high paced offense throughout the half, but Spiteri was key to keeping the game scoreless making eight saves.
With the game still tied, a late shot on goal doomed the Spartans. After all the pressure that the team put on Lyon, totaling 23 shots in the game, it was Lyon who pulled the stunner as Maria Monterroso scored what turned out to be the game winner with 2:24 left giving Lyon the 1-0 victory.
The Spartans did everything they could to try and win the match, as the team played solid defense and put tons of pressure on offense, outshooting Lyon 23-14. Hampel led the way for MBU totaling six shots in the game. Also, having a busy afternoon on offense was midfielder Lauren Clinton, who was second on the team with four shots.
The teams' record falls to 4-8, but will be back in action in front of the home crowd on October 10th against Hannibal-LaGrange. Kick-off will start at 5:00 p.m.
