Game Recap: Graceland 4, Mount Marty 0
Yankton, SD – Graceland University's women's soccer team opened their season with a 4-0 victory over Mount Marty University.
First Half:
Graceland took control early in the game, with forward Skye Hernandez opening the scoring in the 11th minute, assisted by Caitlin Lageman. The early goal set the tone for the Yellowjackets, who continued to apply pressure on Mount Marty's defense.
Midway through the first half, Graceland doubled their lead when Chloe Montera found the back of the net in the 23rd minute, with Lageman picking up her second assist of the day.
Second Half:
Graceland maintained their momentum in the second half, with Hernandez adding her second goal of the match just four minutes after the restart.
The Yellowjackets capped off their impressive performance in the 80th minute when Emily Carmen scored the fourth and final goal, assisted by Hernandez, who had a standout game.
Key Stats:
- Graceland: 18 shots, 14 on target, 4 goals, 3 assists.
- Mount Marty: 2 shots, 2 on target, 0 goals.
- Goalkeepers: Alexia Johnson and Maggie Peterson of Graceland combined for 2 saves in the shared shutout. Brooklyn McNac of Mount Marty faced heavy pressure, making 9 saves but allowing 4 goals.
Game Notes:
- Graceland's defense was disciplined, committing only 3 fouls, while Mount Marty had an equal number of fouls.
- Two yellow cards were issued during the match, one to each team.
- Graceland controlled the game, both in possession and chances created, with a total of 18 shots compared to Mount Marty's 2.
Mount Marty will be back in action on the road on August 22nd.
