LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — York (5-6-2, 4-5-0) defeated Saint Mary (1-10-1, 1-7-1) 1-0 on Saturday. The Panthers finished with a 20-5 shot advantage, including 12-4 on goal, and recorded a four-save shutout.
York turned its early chances into the first-half lead when
Samantha Bayer scored off
Cristina Prats' assist at 11:10, after
Maisie Briscoe and
Ellie Reynolds had already put attempts toward goal.
Harumi Cornejo made three saves, including one at 45:00, and the Panthers went into halftime ahead 1-0.
York pressed throughout the second half, putting early shots from
Lise Ravat and
Pamela Carmona Gonzalez on frame before Bre'Ella DeMaranville saved each attempt. The push continued late as
Lucia Tornero had consecutive shots stopped at 75:55 and 75:58, and Bayer and
Jenna Tutt forced additional saves before Briscoe took an 83rd-minute corner. The Spires kept the Panthers off the board, and the half finished without a goal from either side.
Bayer scored the game-winning goal, putting both of her shots on frame.
Cristina Prats recorded York's assist. Reynolds led the Panthers with seven shots, including three on goal. Cornejo played all 90 minutes in goal, made four saves and finished with a shutout.
