TOPEKA, KAN – The Washburn Soccer Team picked up its second straight victory with a 1-0 win over Ouachita Baptist on Sunday afternoon at Yager Stadium.

The Ichabods were lifted by Senior defender Shaye Taylor, who scored the lone goal of the match in the first half off a free kick in the 42nd minute.

FIRST HALF
 In the 42nd minute, Taylor lined up a free kick from just outside the box and buried it past the goalkeeper into the upper corner to give Washburn the 1-0 advantage. The Ichabods created multiple chances throughout the half, totaling 6 shots, while holding the Tigers to just 1 shot that was handled by freshman goalkeeper Lili Everley.

SECOND HALF
 Washburn continued to hold control in the second half, applying steady pressure and keeping possession in Ouachita's half. The Ichabods registered 5 more shots and earned 3 corner kicks while limiting the Tigers to only 2 shots, neither of which threatened the goal as Everley posted her second consecutive shutout.

GAME NOTES

• Taylor's free kick marked her first goal of the season.
• Washburn outshot Ouachita Baptist 11-3, with 4 shots on goal.
• The Ichabods earned 5 corners compared to 2 for the Tigers.
• Everley has now recorded back-to-back clean sheets in her first two career starts.

UP NEXT
 Washburn begins MIAA play on Friday, Sept. 26, traveling to face Fort Hays State. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. in Hays, Kan.