YORK, Neb. — York defeated Evangel 3-1 on Saturday. The Panthers scored twice in the second half and held Valor without a shot after halftime.
York struck first in the first half when
Lise Ravat scored in the fifth minute off assists from
Jenna Tutt and
Ellie Reynolds. The Valor answered in the 17th minute through Lili Thiessen to make it 1-1. The Panthers generated pressure later in the half, including shots by Ravat, Reynolds and
Alejandra Gallegos, but the score remained 1-1 at halftime.
York broke a 1-1 match in the second half when Tutt scored at 55:23 off
Maisie Briscoe's assist, putting the Panthers ahead 2-1. Reynolds added another goal from Tutt's assist at 66:11 to make it 3-1, and York kept pressure on with saved shots by Tutt and Briscoe in the final seven minutes. The Panthers held the Valor without a second-half shot and finished off a 3-1 win.
Tutt scored the game-winning goal and added two assists while putting both of her shots on goal. Reynolds finished with a goal and an assist and led York with five shots, including three on goal. Ravat scored the first goal and totaled three shots. Briscoe recorded an assist and put both of her shots on frame.
The Panthers travel to Lindsborg, Kan., on Wednesday to take on Bethany College. Live stats and video will be available on yorkpanthers.com.
