Leavenworth, Kan.--USM Spire women's soccer handily defeated the Sterling College Warriors with a resounding 6-0 scoreline on Saturday, October 25^th in Leavenworth at Berkel Memorial as the team's final home match came to an end. The Spires, led by Andrea Morando's early goal, showcased their dominance in what proved to be a wet and cold evening under the lights.

The match started off strong for the Spires as Andrea Morando scored the first goal just 2:18 into the game. By halftime, the Spires had established a comfortable 2-0 lead against the Warriors. The offensive effort was bolstered by key players Kate Erpelding, Nieves Vazquez, Rebecca Lord, Sadie Dipman, and Natalie Flores, who all contributed to the score sheet throughout the match.

Assists were plentiful, enhancing the team's dynamic play. Rebecca Lord and Nieves Vazquez each provided two assists, proving to be crucial in setting up goals, while Andrea Morando and Jordan Tran both added to the assist tally. Goalkeeper Avah Casarez played a pivotal role, keeping a clean sheet and securing the shutout victory, showcasing the depth of talent within the Spires team.

With this win, the Spires' season record now stands at 6 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses with a conference tally of 4-3-4. Looking ahead, the Spires will hit the road and are set to face Evangel University Valor on their turf in Springfield, Missouri, on Wednesday, October 29th at 5:00 p.m., aiming to build on their current momentum as post season quickly approaches.