#17 Iowa Central Outguns Western

Photos Courtesy of Jen Atkinson

On Saturday at Rock Springs WY the Mustangs played their third game in three days.  The 2015 Mustangs hosted the #17 nationally ranked Iowa Central Community College Lady Tritons.  This was the first meeting between the two schools and the first time the Mustangs have played a team from Iowa.

The Mustangs were coming off of a tie and a win in their previous two days and matches.  The Mustangs were given a lot of energy from the many students and faculty who came to the match as part of kick-off weekend and the white-out.

The Mustang defense continued their shutout minutes to 233 minutes on the season before the Tritons scored their first goal on a miscommunication between the Mustang defense and the keeper Rylee Blacker.  The goal deflated the Mustangs a little and ICCC scored twice more before the end of the half and had a 3 - 0 lead at the half.

The second half still had the Mustangs playing very hard but had a difficult time keeping up with the quick passing and good movement of the highly touted Iowa Central team.  The Lady Tritons put 3 more goals on the scoreboard in the second half and took a final 6 - 0 lead.  The loss brings the record down to a 1 - 1 - 1 record.

Even though the score ended up lopsided the Mustangs  did show moments of great play and where creating pressure and chances on the opponents defense.  A much improved team and effort from the beginning of the season.

Mustang Valuable Player: MKenzie Safford - For a strong and dedicated 90 Minutes of play.

Match Facts - Shots - WWCC 0, ICCC 19; Assists - WWCC 0, ICCC 2 ; Saves - WWCC 4, ICCC 0; Corner Kicks - WWCC 2, ICCC 3 ; Free Kicks - WWCC 4, ICCC 12; Cards - WWCC 0, ICCC 1

Up Next for the Mustangs; Scrimmage at Dixie State - Saturday August 29th in St. George UT at 7:15pm.