Lady Cougars Speed Past (RV) Racers

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's soccer team (3-2) hosted the (RV) University of Northwestern Ohio (2-2-2) on Wednesday, September 11.

MVNU got the upset win thanks to a penalty kick from Bekah Blair to get on the board first and Abby Smith's first goal of the season late in the first half with the score tied at one. Smith's goal proved to be the game-winner as MVNU went on to win by a final of 2-1.

Goals Recap:

MVNU 1-0 (22:01) – Blair (penalty kick)

UNOH 1-1 (32:56) – Mathilda Berg Karlss (unassisted)

MVNU 2-1 (66:12) – Smith (Chelsea Simpson)

Inside the Box Score:

UNOH dominated in total shots (20-4) and led in shots on goal 6-4. Hannah Miller was strong in goal, coming away with five saves for her third win of the season.

Blair – 2 shots taken, 2 shots on goal, and 1 goal

Madison Turner – 1 shot taken, 1 shot on goal

Smith – 1 shot taken, 1 shot on goal

What's Next:

Women's soccer will return to action on Saturday, September 14 at Shawnee State University at 2:00 pm in Portsmouth, Ohio.

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.