Sept. 19, 2009

9.19.09 - Winfield, Kan.- The men's and women's soccer teams both took home wins over Southwestern College on Saturday afternoon. The women held the Lady Builders scoreless with a 7-0 victory and the men's team topped SC 5-1.

The win was the third straight for the Evangels, who improve to 4-1-0 on the season. The loss leaves the Bui1ders at 1-3-1 on the season.

Gustavo Rodriguez picked up the win in goal for the Evangels only giving up one goal.

Garrett Dresel put MACU on the board off an assist from sophomore Martin Maese. Andy Mendoza gave the Evangels a 2-0 lead when he bent a corner kick into the goal.

SC was able to put a goal away before halftime, giving MACU a 2-1 advantage at the break.

The Evangels took control of the game in the second half. Mendoza scored his fifth goal of the season off a cross from senior Bryce Jantz.

Joey Yeisley capped off the Evangels scoring with two goals of his own. Jantz and Mendoza assisted on the respective goals.

Jamie Thatcher and Amy Whitt both contributed to the shut-out in the net for the Lady Evangels.

The Lady Evangels win gives them a 3-3 record on the season. The loss dropps SC to 2-2-1 overall.

Freshman Kassie Shivers led MACU with two goals and one assist on the afternoon. Julia Nimal also added one goal and one assist.

Karen Moreno, Brittany Foos and Amber Sumpter got their first goals of the season. Nicole Farquar rounded out the scoring with an assist from Rachel Scott.

The soccer program is back in action on September 28 when the take on Central Baptist College at Evangel Field. The women are set to start at 2 p.m. followed by the men's game at 4 p.m.