Box Score MOUNT VERNON, Ohio -- Nichole Varady finished off a PK chance early in the match and Alex Seabeck helped make it stand as Indiana Wesleyan University women’s soccer defeated host Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio) 1-0 on Saturday in the Crossroads League opener.
MATCH VITALS
- Score: Indiana Wesleyan 1-0 Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio)
- Records: Indiana Wesleyan 6-2-1, 1-0-0 Crossroads League | Mount Vernon Nazarene 6-4-0, 0-1-0 Crossroads League
- NAIA Top- 25 Rank: Indiana Wesleyan - Not ranked | Mount Vernon Nazarene - Not ranked
- Location: Cougar Field | Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Mount Vernon, Ohio
SCORING SUMMARY
MATCH MOMENTS
- Nichole Varady scored the only goal of the match on a penalty kick following a foul in the 18-yard box.
- Alex Seabeck collected five saves to earn the shutout victory for the Wildcats.
- Indiana Wesleyan held a slim 12-11 advantage in shots while Mount Vernon Nazarene gained a 5-4 advantage in shots on goal.
COACH STRADER SAYS…
- “Today was an important result on the road against a quality side that is very well coached. Nichole stepped up with confidence and buried her penalty from the spot to earn the game winner.”
- “It’s great to start Crossroads League play with three points and a shutout. I am very proud of the team, managers, and assistant coaches for the total team effort today.”
UP NEXT FOR WOMEN’S SOCCER
- Indiana Wesleyan returns home to Wildcat Field on Tuesday night to host No. 1-ranked and defending national champion Spring Arbor (Mich.). Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
