STORM LAKE, Iowa – Nebraska Wesleyan women's soccer clinched its first American Rivers Conference Tournament berth since 2016 with a 4-0 win over Buena Vista on Tuesday at Peterson Field at J. Leslie Rollins Stadium.
Nebraska Wesleyan (5-10-1, 2-5 A-R-C) recorded its second shutout of the season and has outscored opponents 6-3 over its last three matches.
Emily Abeyta broke the scoreless tie at 9:21, capitalizing on a failed clearance by a Buena Vista defender for her second goal of the season.
Abeyta doubled the lead at 31:29 finishing an opportunity following a free kick that was initially saved by the Beaver goalkeeper and rebounded by Abeyta, recording her third goal of the season. Hannah Churchill made it 3-0 at 38:18, scoring on an unassisted effort for her third goal of the season.
Senior Lexi Jantzen capped the scoring at 59:19 with her fourth career goal. Following a throw-in, Jantzen fired a shot from well outside the box that bounced underneath the Buena Vista goalkeeper.
Nebraska Wesleyan dominated statistically, outshooting Buena Vista 26-3 and holding a 17-3 advantage in shots on goal. Abeyta led the Prairie Wolves with nine shots, including seven on goal. Churchill added two shots on goal, and Nebraska Wesleyan held an 11-0 advantage in corner kicks.
Amber Pyle made three saves in 65 minutes before Nebraska Wesleyan completed the combined shutout.
Up Next
Nebraska Wesleyan will travel to Central on Saturday, Oct. 31, for the American Rivers Conference Tournament quarterfinals in Pella, Iowa. Kickoff time is to be announced.
