SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Friends University Women's Soccer picked up a 3-0 road victory against the Evangel University Valor today (Oct. 21) to earn their 10th victory of the season.
Friends scored twice in the first half and added one goal after halftime while holding Evangel scoreless. The Falcons finished with a 20-7 shot advantage, put 11 shots on goal and only allowed two shots on frame from the Valor.
Anahi Ibarra-Arevalo scored twice to bring her season total to eight goals while leading Friends with seven shots, including six on goal.
Safari Saferite added the first goal of her collegiate career and an assist, putting her lone shot on frame.
Kieley Aranda finished with an assist and four shots, while
Musa Mnisi also recorded an assist.
Kaitlyn Martinez made two saves over 90 minutes to secure the shutout.
Samantha Shane recorded four saves while starting and playing the first 45 minutes in goal, while Paige Estes added four saves over the final 45 minutes for the Valor. Makayla Myers led Evangel with two shots, including one on goal.
With just three regular-season games remaining, the Falcons sit second in the KCAC standings with an 8-1 conference record and a 10-3-1 overall mark. Friends returns to action on Saturday (Oct. 24) against the Tabor College Bluejays, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. in Hillsboro, Kan.
