Mission University goalkeeper Emma Vance recorded 17 saves, but UHSP's fast start sent the Lady Patriots to a 9-0 loss in conference play on Oct. 10.
UHSP scored seven times during the opening half before adding two goals after halftime. Mission generated nine shots and placed seven on goal but was unable to get past UHSP goalkeeper Alicia Kimble.
UHSP Builds First-Half Lead
UHSP opened the scoring in the fifth minute on a goal from Lyla Stegmann. Rylee Mirth doubled the lead in the 11th minute before Stegmann added her second goal less than two minutes later.
Mission created its first opportunity in the 14th minute when Myla Skenderovic sent an attempt high. Kadyn Garland placed the Lady Patriots' first shot on goal in the 31st minute, forcing a save from Kimble.
UHSP added four more goals before halftime, including two additional scores from Stegmann. Skenderovic put another attempt on frame in the 42nd minute, but Kimble made the save to preserve UHSP's shutout.
Vance faced 16 shots on goal during the opening half and recorded nine saves.
Mission Creates More Second-Half Chances
The Lady Patriots produced six shots and placed five on goal during the second half.
Garland forced a save less than a minute after play resumed, and Brynn Gardner followed with another attempt on frame in the 49th minute. Skenderovic added a shot on goal in the 69th.
UHSP remained scoreless during the first 25 minutes of the half before Stegmann scored in the 71st minute. She converted a penalty kick four minutes later to complete the scoring.
Mission continued to attack late. Garland recorded three shots over the final 14 minutes, placing two on goal.
