Women's Soccer Comes Up Short Against (RV) Siena Heights

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's soccer team (1-2) hosted the (RV) Siena Heights University Saints (2-0-1) at CH4 Stadium on Saturday, August 31.

It was a tightly contested contest between the Cougars and Saints. SHU secured the decisive goal at the 44:36 mark, just before halftime, earning the only score of the match at CH4.

Goal Recap:

Siena Heights 1-0 (44:36) – Christina Ibanez-Merino (unassisted)

Inside the Box Score

The Saints outshot the Cougars 20-9, with SHU recording 13 shots on goal. Hannah Miller delivered an outstanding performance, making 12 saves throughout the night.

Siena Heights recorded a total of six saves during the game, with each of the two goalies contributing three saves.

Alexis Hoffman – 2 shots taken, 2 shot on goal

Madison Turner – 2 shots taken, 1 shot on goal

Bekah Blair – 2 shots taken, 1 shot on goal

What's Next: 

Women's soccer is set to play at CH4 Stadium again on Saturday, September 7 for a 7:00 pm showdown with the University of Rio Grande.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,000 students from 25 states and 11 foreign countries.