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Mt. St. Joseph MT. ST. (3-2-0, 3-2-0)
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Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Baker’s goals lead Transylvania women’s soccer in gritty win over Mount St. Joseph

Lexington, Ky. – Powered by a brace from Abby Baker, the Transylvania women's soccer team earned a 2-0 victory over the Mount St. Joseph University Lions at Pat Deacon Stadium on Sunday night.

The win is Transylvania's third straight and moves the Pioneers record to 5-2 on the season with just one game remaining in the regular season while the Lions fall to 3-2 overall and in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference play with the loss.

minute, Baker blasted a shot past the Mount St. Joseph goalkeeper to put Transylvania ahead at the break.thThe Transylvania offense controlled possession for much of the opening half but the Lions' defense held the Pioneers at bay until late in the period. Then, in the 38

minute as Baker drove down the far sideline and beat the Lions' defense for her second goal of the contest. rdAfter numerous scoring chances, the Pioneers found their insurance goal in the 63

The Pioneers battered the Mount St. Joseph defense throughout the evening, outshooting the Lions 22-10 on the night.

Morgan Patton picked up the victory in net for Transylvania. The junior was locked in throughout the evening, collecting seven saves, including six in the decisive second half. The shutout was Patton's third of the season.

The Pioneers will wrap up the regular season with a trip to Franklin, Indiana, on Wednesday, March 31, to take on the Franklin College Grizzlies. First touch between the Pioneers and Grizzlies is set for 7:00 p.m. at Faught Stadium.

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