SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Mission University honored its senior class Tuesday before taking the field against Harris-Stowe State University at Cooper Family Soccer Complex.
The Patriots created several opportunities throughout the afternoon but fell 6-0 in the American Midwest Conference matchup, moving to 1-10-2 overall and 0-4-1 in conference play.
Patriots Create Early Opportunity
Mission produced the first scoring chance less than one minute into the match when Daniel Williams placed a shot on goal, forcing a save from Harris-Stowe goalkeeper Louis Noisiez.
Goalkeeper Miles Cook kept the Hornets off the scoreboard through the opening 22 minutes, making two early saves. Harris-Stowe broke through in the 23rd minute when Adefolarin Adigun scored off an assist from Dusan Drca.
Drca doubled the advantage 47 seconds later, but Mission responded with a shot on goal from Nevaun Lindo in the 26th minute. Cook added three more saves before halftime to keep the Patriots within 2-0.
Mission Pushes Forward in Second Half
Harris-Stowe scored twice in a 20-second span during the 53rd minute before adding another goal in the 64th.
Mission continued to attack and produced six of its eight shots after halftime. Rhyder Martin and Lindo narrowly missed attempts early in the period before the Patriots generated a strong stretch late in the half.
Williams, Martin and Austin Miller each attempted shots over a 42-second span beginning in the 75th minute, with Martin placing his effort on goal. Jose Zola added Mission's final shot on goal in the 87th minute.
The Hornets scored their final goal in the 80th minute to complete the 6-0 result.
By the Numbers
Cook finished with 10 saves, recording five in each half.
Mission produced eight shots and placed four on goal. Williams, Lindo and Martin recorded two attempts apiece, while Zola and Miller each added one. The Patriots also earned two corner kicks.
