Abad’s goal allows C-SC women’s soccer team to tie school record for victories in season

CANTON, Mo. — Kalia Abad scored with 1:28 remaining in the first overtime to give the Culver-Stockton College women’s soccer team a 1-0 victory over 17th-ranked Missouri Valley Saturday night at Poulton Stadium.

The Wildcats end the regular season with a 13-4-1 record and an 8-3-1 mark in the Heart of America Athletic Conference. C-SC finished fourth in league play and will be the fourth seed in the postseason tournament. The Wildcats will play host to Baker University at 6 p.m. on Saturday at Poulton Stadium.

The victory also ties the school record for victories in a season with 13, matching the 2003 team.

The Wildcats held a 16-12 edge in shots and a 5-4 advantage in corner kicks.

The game-winner came after the Vikings were called for a foul near their bench. Ellis sent the restart from about 35 yards out to the middle of the penalty area. A scramble ensued before Abad punched the ball into the net.

The goal was the second of the season for Abad. Ellis recorded her eighth assist.

C-SC’s best chance to score came early in the second half when the Vikings were called for a handball in the penalty area. However, MVC goalkeeper Marina Barneda stopped the penalty kick attempt by Jody Ellis to keep the game scoreless. Barneda had six saves.

The Vikings’ best chance came in the 86th minute when Valentina Cardosa had a point blank shot near the right post. However, C-SC freshman goalkeeper Mackenzie Frizzell made the stop to keep the game scoreless. Frizzell also made six saves.