By RICK PETERSON
TopSports.news
Washburn University soccer posted a 2-0 road win over Northwest Missouri State Friday to protect its lead in the MIAA title race.
Junior Mackinly Rohn scored her second goal of the season in Friday's 2-0 Washburn soccer win over Northwest Missouri. [File photo/TSN]
."It was a total team effort today,'' Washburn coach Davy Phillips said. "I thought we did a really good job establishing the tempo of the game early and staying committed to it until the goals came.
"I loved the competitive energy from our team today.''
No. 19-ranked Washburn improved to 11-2-3 overall and 8-0-2 in the MIAA while extending its unbeaten streak to 12 games (10 games, two ties).
Washburn came up empty in the first 45 minutes despite multiple chances before finally getting on the scoreboard in the 66th minute on a goal from freshman Jules Wardlaw after the ball bounced around in the box.
Washburn would record a crucial second goal in the 77th minute on a shot from junior Mackinly Rohn, a former Washburn Rural star.
With the win the Ichabods stayed atop the MIAA Conference standings with 26 points with two matches to play.
Washburn outshot Northwest Missouri 14-2 and held the Bearcats to zero shots in the second half.
Wardlaw and Rohn both scored their second goals of the season.
Washburn will be back on the road Sunday to face Missouri Western in a 1 p.m. contest.
