TOPEKA, Kan. – The Washburn women's soccer team defeated Nebraska Kearney 2-0 on Sunday afternoon at Yager Stadium.
Washburn improves to 9-1-1 and 5-1 in the MIAA and Nebraska Kearney falls to 3-6-3 and 1-4-1 in the MIAA.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Avery McCorry scored a pair of goals in the eighth and 23
rd minutes to give Washburn an early 2-0 lead in the first half.
Kate Hinck and
Aubree Blackman assisted on McCorry's second goal. Nebraska Kearney mustered one first-half shot, which was on goal.
The Lopers recorded only three shots for the match, all of which were on goal. Ichabod goalkeeper
Lili Everley recorded saves on all three shot attempts from UNK. Washburn outshot UNK 11-2 in the second half but was unable to add on to the 2-0 lead.
GAME NOTES
- Leah Henke led all players with five shots and four shots on goal.
- Washburn outshot UNK 22-3, including 11-3 on goal.
- Washburn has won 11 straight matches against Nebraska Kearney, dating back to Sept. 20, 2019.
- Washburn is 6-0-1 at Yager Stadium in 2026.
UP NEXT
Washburn hits the road for a match against Rogers State on Friday at 7 p.m. before traveling to Emporia State at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Â
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