Don Dallas Soccer Field | Missouri St. Louis Tritons
Don Dallas Soccer Field | Missouri St. Louis Tritons
The University of Missouri-St. Louis women's soccer team secured a 2-1 victory over Quincy University on Sunday at Don Dallas Field. Gwen Maggard scored the decisive goal with a penalty kick in the 81st minute, helping the Tritons move to a record of 10-3-2 overall and 9-1-2 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC). The Hawks fell to 10-3-2 overall and 9-2-1 in conference play.
Both teams entered the match closely ranked, competing for second place in the GLVC standings. UMSL now holds second place, while Quincy is tied with Drury for third.
Josie Maddox gave UMSL an early lead by scoring in the 21st minute after receiving a through ball from Maddie Clark, who was set up by Taylor Martin’s forward pass. Maddox's goal marked her fifth of the season, making her the team's leading scorer.
Quincy responded in the 71st minute when Ella Wolfard scored following a corner kick scramble, tying the game at one goal each.
UMSL regained its lead ten minutes later when Avery Hesseldenz was fouled inside the box after advancing past her defender. Maggard converted the resulting penalty kick against Quincy goalkeeper Devin Tracy to put UMSL ahead.
The Tritons finished with a slight advantage in shots, recording 13 attempts to Quincy's 11 and seven shots on goal compared to six from their opponents. Maddox led UMSL with four shots—three on target—while Maggard added two more attempts.
After the match, UMSL recognized its seven seniors: Rylee Griffith, Kennedi Hooks, Karley Kinzinger, Mary Kate Neal, Natalie Scott, Julie Steiger, and Sophie Steinmetz.
The Tritons will conclude their regular season next weekend with two away games beginning Friday against Truman State at 2:30 p.m. in Kirksville.
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