MATCH OVERVIEW
The Lindenwood women's soccer team defeated the Nebraska-Kearney Lopers by a final score of 2-1 on Friday evening from Hunter Stadium in St. Charles, Mo. The win improves Lindenwood's record to 6-5-2 and 3-2-1 from within the MIAA.

Lindenwood took an early 1-0 lead as Sammi Gregory scored in the seventh minute of the match.

The Lions extended their lead to a two-goal margin in the 31st minute as Emily Jowers found the back of the net.

Lindenwood maintained its 2-0 lead through the end of the first half.

Nebraska-Kearney got on the board in the 62nd minute, cutting the Lindenwood lead to 2-1.

However, that would be as close as the visitors would get, as the Lions protected their lead for the remainder of regulation. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Gregory's goal was her second of the season, and first since scoring on Sep. 21 at Northwest Missouri.
- Maggie Miller and Katie Richter picked up the assists on Gregory's goal. 
- For Jowers, the goal represented her first collegiate goal and point.
- Morgan Weller had the assist on Jowers' goal, her team-leading fourth assist and 14th point of the season.
- Megan Swanson made the start in goal for the Lions, stopping seven of the eight shots she faced.
- With the win, Swanson improves her season's record to 3-4-2.
- Nebraska-Kearney outshot Lindenwood 18-3 for the match, including a 9-3 edge in shots on goal.

UP NEXT
Lindenwood will host Fort Hays State on Sunday afternoon at 11:00 a.m. from Hunter Stadium.