Nov. 3, 2009 | Box Score
Lamoni, IA-The women's soccer team was in Baldwin City, Kansas Tuesday evening looking to close out their regular season with a win. Graceland got a very strong game from both their back line and senior, star goalie Leslie Danner (Raytown, MO). The Jackets shut down the Wildcats for a 2-0 victory.
GU started the scoring midway first half after Danner made an amazing save to keep the game scoreless. Karina Vega (Asuncion, Paraguay) scored in the 25th minute on a beautiful corner kick from Shay Eskridge (Rowlett, TX). Vega was able to head the ball in giving Graceland the 1-0 first half lead.
The Jackets would get their second goal at the midway point in the second half as Gisella Arietta (Valledupar, Colombia) drilled one into the upper 90 on a beautiful free kick just outside the 18 box. The goal was enough to solidify the 2-0 win.
"We finished the regular season with a flourish tonight getting our first goal on a beautiful corner from Shea and Karina finished with the header," stated Coach Wagenaar. "Tonight's win was a capstone to a fantastic regular season and I'm so proud we went 9-0 in conference play. Our defensive play has been strong all year long as we only gave up two goals in conference play. Now we're excited for a strong post season run," finished Wagenaar.
The Jackets finish the regular season ranked 9th nationally and with a record of 15-1-2 overall and 9-0 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. Graceland will next play in Lamoni next Thursday in the conference tournament as the Jackets have earned the #1 seed and our set to host throughout. Game time and opponent for the tournament is yet to be announced and will be released later in the week. Stay tuned to the Jacket athletics website for continuing coverage of the women's soccer team and all of Jacket athletics.
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