The Dordt University women's soccer team lost its first match of the 2024 season, falling to (RV) MidAmerica Nazarene 3-1 this afternoon on Pioneer Field in Olathe, Kan.
Key Plays:
- the teams played a scoreless first half, combining for just one shot on goal
- the host Pioneers broke through with its first goal during the 70th minute when Bella Leon connected on her first goal of the season
- less than a minute later, MidAmerica Nazarene added to its lead with another goal scored by Leon
- down 2-0, Defenders All-American Karinna Tel scored her team's lone goal during the 77th minute with an assist from Jenna Roberts
- the Pioneers capped the scoring with under 10 minutes to go on a goal by Achaia Day
By the Numbers:
- Dordt totaled four shots, two on-frame and both by Karinna Tel
- the Pioneeers accounted for 20 shots, six on-frame, led by Leon with three
- Jenna Wright (0-1) made three saves
- Fiona Popetschnig (2-0) stopped one Dordt shot
Up Next:
- Dordt will host Avila (Mo.) on Friday night (5pm) for its home opener
