MBU Deals Pfeiffer Women a 2-0 Defeat

Staunton, Va. – Mary Baldwin University scored a pair of second half goals to take a USA South win over Pfeiffer University in a league women's soccer match.

THE BASICS
FINAL – Mary Baldwin def. Pfeiffer, 2-0

Records
Pfeiffer – 1-5-1 (0-1 USA South)
Mary Baldwin – 6-2-1 (1-0 USA South)

Location
Staunton, Va. – SMA Worth Field

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
After a scoreless first half, MBU struck quickly in the opening minute of the second half when Sara Gruntowicz scored at 45:20 to put the Squirrels up 1-0.  At 50:01, another MBU goal came courtesy of Sam Manfre, providing the eventual 2-0 final.

MBU outshot Pfeiffer 21-2, with Abbiana Madera (Kannapolis, N.C.) and Jessica Vazquez (High Point, N.C.) providing the shots for Pfeiffer.  Vazquez' shot was the lone on goal opportunity for Pfeiffer, with MBU goalkeeper Maddy Vinson making the save.

Pfeiffer freshman goalkeeper Kaylee Ollis (Morganton, N.C.) made six saves for the Falcons in the loss.

Up Next
The Falcons will look to garner their first USA South win of the season on Thursday, Sept. 29 at rival Greensboro College.  That match has been moved due to the potential inclement weather threat brought forth by Hurricane Ian.