INDIANOLA, Iowa – Loras women's soccer earned a 2-1 victory over Simpson college Wednesday night at Bill Buxton Stadium, powered by a pair of first-half goals from
Mayte Navejas.
The Duhawks (12-1-0, 5-0-0 A-R-C) struck first in the 12
th minute when Navejas found the back of the net at 11:43 to give Loras a 1-0 advantage. Navejas doubled the lead in the 27
th minute, finishing a pass from
Emerson Gasmann at 26:57 to put the Duhawks ahead 2-0.
Simpson (9-4-2, 4-1-0 A-R-C) responded in the 31
st minute as Ally Hoffa scored off an assist from Savannah Schneider, cutting the Loras lead to 2-1. The Duhawks carried the one-goal advantage into halftime.
Loras continued to pressure the Storm in the second half, recording nine shots after the break while limiting Simpson to two. The Duhawks also earned seven second-half corner kicks as they looked to extend their lead.
Simpson threatened late, but the Loras defense held on to the 2-1 victory. Goalkeeper
Kelly Nelson finished with one save as the Duhawks continue their win streak in conference play.
Loras outshot Simpson 15-6 and held a 13-4 advantage in corner kicks. Navejas led the Duhawks with two goals, while Gasmann recorded an assist.
Up Next: The Duhawks will return home to take on the Central College Dutch Oct. 24 in the Rock Bowl.
