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Emily Abeyta pursues the ball against Dakota Wesleyan
7
Winner Neb. Wesleyan NWU (2-3-2, 0-0-0)
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Cornell College COR (2-4-0, 0-0-0)
Winner
Neb. Wesleyan NWU
(2-3-2, 0-0-0)
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Final
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Cornell College COR
(2-4-0, 0-0-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Neb. Wesleyan NWU 5 2 7
Cornell College COR 0 1 1

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Women's Soccer Sees Six Different Players Record a Goal in Rout of Cornell

Mount Vernon, IA - Nebraska Wesleyan women's soccer used an explosive offensive attack in a dominant 7-1 route of Cornell College, Sunday afternoon. The Prairie Wolf offense received contributions from six different players as the team moved to 2-3-2 on the season. 
 

HOW IT HAPPENED

First Half: Averie Hike got the Prairie Wolves going early, scoring a goal just 4:47 into the match. Just seconds later, Hike scored again to put the Black and Gold up 2-0 in the first five minutes. From there the route was on as Emily Abeyta tallied her fourth goal of the season at the 11:40 mark. NWU moved ahead 4-0 on a goal from Nella Castaneda at 15:43. Despite the 4-0 lead, NWU refused to let its foot of the gas, dominating the Rams in shots with a 12-0 margin over the ensuing 27:43. Then at 42:26, Ava Reed polished off a near perfect first half with a goal to put the Black and Gold up 5-0 at halftime. 

Second Half: Cornell got itself on the board early in the second half with a 49th minute goal. The Prairie Wolves dashed any hope of a comeback with a Hannah Churchill goal less than a minute later. NWU proceeded to out shoot Cornell 5-3 over the next 30 minutes before Payten Smith made the score 7-1 with a goal in the 82nd minute. Nebraska Wesleyan would keep the sheet clean over the remainder of the game and conclude its trip to Iowa with a 7-1 win. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Shots: NWU - 36 | CC - 8
Corners: NWU - 10 | CC - 1
Saves: NWU - 5 | CC - 18
Fouls: NWU - 13 | CC 5
Averie Hike: 2 goals, 9 shots, 6 SOG, 1 Assist
Emily Abeyta: 1 goal, 9 shots, 6 SOG, 
Nella Castaneda: 1 goal, 4 shots, 3 SOG, 
Ava Reed: 1 goal, 2 shots, 2 SOG, 1 Assist
Hannah Churchill: 1 goal, 1 shot, 1 SOG
Payten Smith: 1 goal, 2 shots, 2 SOG, 1 Assist

GAME NOTES

  • NWU's seven goals marked the program's most since scoring 8 against Principia College on August 31st, 2024. 
  • NWU last recorded 36 shots in a game on October 18th, 2023 against Buena Vista.
  • The Prairie Wolves have scored four or more goals three times in 2025. NWU is 2-1 when scoring four or more goals, and 2-0 when scoring five or more goals.
  • Through seven matches, NWU has averaged 2.43 goals per game, which 1.21 higher than last season.

UP NEXT

The Prairie Wolves will travel to St. Peter, Minnesota, for a match against Gustavus Adolphus on September 21st. Kick off is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
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