ABILENE, Texas – The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor women's soccer team fought rainy weather and several delays, persisting for a 1-0 win over McMurry Thursday evening in Abilene.
After a game-opening delay, the first half kickoff with UMHB outshooting the War Hawks 5-3 in the frame. Another brief lightning delay sidelined the teams, but the half eventually ended in a 0-0 knot
Baylee Smith scored the go-ahead goal for the Cru in the 60th minute, finishing a cross from
Gracie Ruthven for a 1-0 lead. UMHB held onto the high ground, sealing the 1-0 victory.
Audrey Harlien led the Cru with two shots as UMHB put five of 10 shots on frame. The War Hawks also put five of 10 shots on frame with
Aubrey Tipton making five saves for the shutout win.
UMHB returns to action on Saturday, October 17th in a 5 p.m. contest at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene.
