Mustangs see early lead erased by Valor

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- Isabel Alvarez scored less than a minute into the match, but that was all the offense the Mount Mercy women's soccer team could muster as Evangel roared back to defeat the Mustangs, 3-1, on Senior Day at Hadzic Field.

Mount Mercy dropped to 3-8-1 overall and 2-7-0 in the Heart of America Athletic Conference after their fourth-straight loss, while Evangel moved to 4-13-0 with their first league win (1-10-0). The Mustangs host William Penn in their home finale on Oct. 25 at 5:00 pm.

Brielle Bastian set up the Alvarez goal right out of the gate. It was the first score of the season for Alvarez. The lead was short-lived as Anna Crain picked up the first of her three assists on the day, with Taylor Overstreet finding the back of the net in the ninth minute. Dajah Boykin's four goal of the season came in the 13th minute, then Overstreet struck again in the 56th minute to finish the scoring.

Total shots were nearly even, with Evangel holding a 12-11 edge. They doubled up in shots on goal, however, putting nine on frame compared to four by the Mustangs. Alvarez, Grace Ries, Miran Sakai, Bastian, and Eden Campbell took two shots apiece. Grace Byers stopped six shots for Mount Mercy. Chloe Hancock had three saves for the Valor.