McKendree Women's Soccer doubles lead against Missouri S&T

McKendree University’s women’s soccer team played against Missouri S&T, highlighted by a second-half goal from Maddie Mauch assisted by Macie Begley, mckbearcats.com reported.

The match resumed at the 45-minute mark with a flurry of roster adjustments on both sides. Missouri S&T deployed a starting lineup featuring Catie Riddle in goal, alongside Jenna Marti, Drue Gaal, Savannah Tully, Aubrey Case, Ella Kramer, Jewelle Anderson, Carlye Bennett, Grace Young, Grace Kohler, and Adriana Benassi. McKendree countered with Peyton Baker defending the net, backed by field players Addie Gagen, Perry Rogan, Rylie Lucas, Maggie Gleckler, Allison Wickenhauser, Aubrey Andrews, Maddie Mauch, Lyla Karolczak, Zoe Cormier, and Alana Donnelly.

How did the offense unfold in the second half?

Maddie Mauch fired an early shot high above the crossbar at 46:34, setting the tone for an aggressive McKendree attack. Missouri S&T tested Baker minutes later when Adriana Benassi sent a top-shelf shot toward the goal, which Baker comfortably saved at 51:31.

Aubrey Andrews forced a save from S&T goalkeeper Catie Riddle at 53:07. Mauch returned to the attack at 56:00, sending a top-right attempt that Riddle turned away. That sequence generated a corner kick at 56:07, leading to a quick substitution as Macie Begley stepped in for Maggie Gleckler.

At 67:03, Maddie Mauch found the back of the net off a precise assist from Macie Begley, doubling McKendree’s lead to 2-0.

What defensive battles and fouls shaped the remainder of the match?

The referee whistled Addie Gagen for a foul at 53:35, followed quickly by an infraction against Alana Donnelly at 54:37. S&T’s Jewelle Anderson and McKendree’s Macie Begley traded fouls near the hour mark.

As the clock wound down, McKendree picked up a yellow card on the team bench at 74:46, concurrent with a foul called against Natalie Pate.

When and where did the action conclude?

The match featured a clean defensive sheet anchored by Peyton Baker’s saves and powered by Mauch’s clinical finishing in the second half.

What were the complete roster adjustments at the start of the second period?

At the 45:00 mark, McKendree made several substitutions alongside their starting lineup, bringing in Miranda Malcom for Addie Gagen, Macie Begley for Maggie Gleckler, Adalyn Wilson for Allison Wickenhauser, Ella Rogan for Lyla Karolczak, and Emma Correale for Alana Donnelly. Missouri S&T also adjusted their squad during the interval, substituting Lily Simpson for Jenna Marti and Brooke Bendoff for Aubrey Case.