DUBUQUE, Iowa - The University of Dubuque women's soccer team faced Nebraska Wesleyan University on Saturday afternoon. The Spartans shut out the Prairie Wolves, refusing to concede a single shot on goal, and won 2-0 to improve to 7-5-2 and 3-1-0 in conference play.
From the jump, the Spartans controlled the pace of the game and made use of their advantage. In the 11th minute, Amelia Pash had her shot saved after a fast break forced the goalkeeper to run out of the net. After knocking on the door repeatedly, the Spartans found the net in the 28th minute. Off a corner kick from Claire Husnick, Maelyn Kluever got to the ball and hit it straight to Brooke Clark for the opening goal. At halftime, the Spartans held a 1-0 lead over the Prairie Wolves.
UD got off to another quick start in the second half, with Rylie Mensik taking a great shot that the goalkeeper narrowly tipped wide in the 48th minute. After missing the chance, Mensik found herself in the right position again a minute later. In the 49th minute, Mensik scored right in front of goal following a long touch by a Priare Wolves defender that Mensik was right there to take advantage of. UD did not let up after two goals, pressuring the Prairie Wolves everywhere on the field. In the 81st minute, Emily Schultz had a strong shot attempt on the edge of the box saved. And with the full-time whistle, the Spartans earned the win at home over the Prairie Wolves, 2-0.
Brooke Clark and Rylie Mensik led the Spartans on the day, with a goal each. Maelyn Kluever and Claire Husnick each picked up an assist. Samantha Jurgens earned her sixth shutout of the season and her second in conference play.
Up Next
The Spartans will travel to Waverly, Iowa, to face the Wartburg College Knights on Wednesday, October 21. The game is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. at Salzwedel Field
