MCC News
Fri, Sep 18, 2009 - [Women's Soccer]
JOLIET, Ill. - In the best start in Grace College women's soccer history, the Lady Lancers defeated St. Francis, Illinois, 2-1 to improve its record to 7-0.
 
In the 28th minute, senior Amy Abbitt scored the game's first goal off an assist from Elizabeth Heuss. In the 37th minute, the Lady Lancers's defense gave up only its second goal of the season. At halftime, the score was even 1-1.
  
But the women were not content with a tie. In the second half, Heuss scored the game-winning goal (her fifth goal of the season) off a pass from senior Laura Burns.
 
"Overall it was a good road win," said head coach Michael Voss. "I was pleased to see the ability of the women overcome a set of difficult situations and conditions for the game."

The win on Wednesday topped Grace's previous record of six straight victories to open a season (2002). The Lady Lancers are now approaching the all-time record for wins in a season when Grace recorded 13 wins in 1998.

"I think this particular season's start is a product of the players who have taken ownership of the daily business of loving God first and then focusing on being the best futballers that they can be individually and collectively," Voss said. "It's great to see fruit from the labor that the entire team has put into the culture of Grace College women's soccer."