RECORD-BREAKING LANCERS RALLY PAST DOANE 2–1 TO SET SCHOOL WINS MARK
CRETE, NEB. — The Mount Marty University women's soccer team etched its name into the school record books on Wednesday night, rallying in the second half for a 2–1 victory over Doane University in Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) play at Al Papik Field.
With the victory, the Lancers improved to 9–2–3 overall (7–2–0 GPAC), officially setting a new Mount Marty program record for the most wins in a single season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
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23' (DOA 1, MMU 0) — Doane drew first blood midway through the opening period when Brianna-Lynn Ehia capitalized on a setup from Megan Townsend in the 23rd minute to put the Tigers ahead 1–0.
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49' (MMU 1, DOA 1) — Mount Marty responded immediately out of the halftime interval. Midfielder Luz Rojas-Martinez found the back of the net unassisted in the 49th minute—her third goal of the season—to draw the Lancers level.
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81' (MMU 2, DOA 1) — The Lancers completed the comeback in the 81st minute when Julianne Donnelly set up Rhyli Grim, who buried her team-leading sixth goal of the campaign to seal the historic victory.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE Mount Marty generated overwhelming attacking pressure throughout the match, outshooting Doane 19–6 overall and putting 13 shots on target compared to four for the Tigers. The Lancers also held a 5–0 edge in corner kicks and controlled possession across the final 45 minutes.
Goalkeeper McKenzie Terp earned the victory in net for Mount Marty, recording three saves on four shots faced over 90 minutes. Doane netminder Virginia Johnson turned in an 11-save performance under constant bombardment.
LANCER LEADERS
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Rhyli Grim: Delivered the match-winning strike in the 81st minute, putting all three of her shot attempts on frame and netting her team-leading sixth goal of the season.
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Luz Rojas-Martinez: Sparked the second-half rally with her equalizing goal in the 49th minute while placing three shots overall.
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Julianne Donnelly: Masterminded central midfield play and provided the game-winning assist on Grim's strike while firing two shots on target.
UP NEXT Mount Marty will look to build on its historic ninth victory of the season as they continue GPAC conference action on the road next week.
