Bruins shut out Eagles for MCAC title

OMAHA, Neb. -- The Bellevue University women's soccer team claimed their second-straight MCAC Tournament title with a  3-0 shutout over Oklahoma Wesleyan University Saturday afternoon at Tranquility Park.

The Bruins improved to 14-4 on the season and will now head to Helena, Mont. on Nov. 10-12 to compete in the NAIA Unaffiliated Tournament on the campus of Carroll College.

Senior Erika Roberts scored her team-leading ninth goal of the season at 15:09 with a shot from inside the box past the Eagles' attacking goalkeeper Kelli Crawford. Morgan Anderson was credited with the assist.

The Bruins added an own goal at 60:48 when the ball deflected off two Eagles into the net following a corner kick from Amy Stigge.

Jessica Damery extended the lead to 3-0 in the 72nd minute with a header from the top of the box that sailed over Crawford's head.

Ana Price improved to 13-3 on the season, playing 72 minutes in goal while collecting two saves.

The Bruins outshot OWU, 21-2 and held an 8-2 advantage in shots on goal.

Game Summary
Oklahoma Wesleyan..0 0 -- 0
Bellevue.........................1 2 -- 3
BU: E. Roberts (M. Anderson), 15:09
BU: Own goal, 60:48
BU: J. Damery (J. Bloom),