Women’s Soccer Heads into Conference Play with 4-0 Win over Alma

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's soccer team (5-2) wrapped up its nonconference slate with a 4-0 win over Alma College (0-5) on Saturday, September 21.

MVNU got a quick start and never looked back, taking a 3-0 lead into the half. The Lady Cougars tacked on one more goal late off the foot of Brooklyn Bryant to finish off Alma.

Goals Recap:

MVNU 1-0 (9:54) – Alexis Hoffman (assisted by Chelsea Simpson)

MVNU 2-0 (15:11) – Simpson (assisted by Hoffman)

MVNU 3-0 (21:58) – Bekah Blair (assisted by Meghan Moser)

MVNU 4-0 (87:02) – Bryant (assisted by Savannah Zambory)

Inside the Box Score:

MVNU dominated with 27 total shots with 13 of them being on goal. MVNU's defense was sturdy, allowing just 4 shots all game.

Hannah Miller got 2 saves in her 45 minutes of work. Freshman keeper, Jaden Pifher played the second half and kept a clean sheet, coming away with a save.

MVNU had lots of opportunities with corners, finishing the contest with 9.

What's Next:

MVNU will begin Crossroads League play on Wednesday, September 25 against the Lady Lancers of Grace College. Game time at CH4 is set for 7:00 p.m.

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.