Sept. 17, 2009

9.17.09 - McPherson, Kan- The Mid-America Christian University women's soccer team routed McPherson College 3-0 on Wednesday evening at McPherson Stadium. The men's soccer team capped off the night, winning their match against the Bulldogs 2-1.

In the women's game, senior Lindsey McKinney picked up her third goal of the season, putting the Lady Evangels on the board in the 26th minute of play. The Lady Evangels took a 1-0 lead into half time.

In the second half freshman Julia Nimal added two goals of her own. Her first goal came in the 61st minute, off a cross from fellow freshman Kassie Shivers. Nimal gave MACU an insurance goal in the 75th minute, giving the Evangels their first road win of the season.

Jamie Thatcher earns her first shut-out win of the season, with four saves on the night.

MACU had 10 shots on goal compared to the Lady Bulldogs who posted four.

On the men's side senior Garrett Dresel, West Point Military Academy transfer, made his debut with the Evangels. Dresel made his presence known early in the game scoring his first goal of the season in the 31st minute. The goal gave MACU the lead going into the half.

Freshman Willy Deleon gave the Evangels a 2-0 lead in the 65th minute.

The Bulldogs tried to rally late in the second half with Brent Mulford scoring in the 71st minute.

The Evangles were able to hold off the Bulldogs, winning their first road game of the season.

Gustavo Rodriguez gets the win in goal for MACU, allowing one goal and making three saves.

The men's and women's soccer program continues to play on the road, traveling to Wingfield, Kansas on Saturday, September 19th to take on Southwestern College. The women kick off at 2 p.m. followed by the men who play at 4 p.m.