Two Hoffman Goals Lead MVNU to 3-0 Win Over Cleary in Season Opener

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s soccer team (1-0) opened its 2024 season at CH4 Stadium against Cleary University on Monday, August 19.

After a scoreless first half, MVNU scored three goals in the final 45 minutes to claim the 3-0 win.

Scoring Summary

MVNU 1-0 (54:49) –  Alexis Hoffman (unassisted)

MVNU 2-0 (59:41) – Hoffman (assisted by Bekah Blair)

MVNU 3-0 (71:12) – Savannah Zambory (penalty kick)

Inside the Box Score

The Lady Cougars dominated in total shots, finishing with 30 shots compared to 14 for the hosts.

MVNU had 14 shots of goal compared to just 4 for Cleary.

Hannah Miller got the win in goal. Miller had 4 saves in the shutout.

With her PK, Zambory has scored a goal in the team’s season opener for the fourth consecutive year.

What’s Next:

MVNU hosts No. 4, Tennessee Southern on Friday, August 23. Kickoff at CH4 is set for 7:00 pm.