PIONEERS HOLD OFF KELLOGG CC
Game Outcome:
Delta College traveled to Kellogg CC for a critical conference game. Delta scored their game winning goal in the third minute of the game when Peyton Pratt sent a slotted thru ball to Kaylee Shattuck who drove a low shot past the Kellogg Keeper. The Pioneers would take a slim 1-0 lead into halftime. Both teams would remain scoreless in the second half to earn a 1-0 shutout victory for the Pioneers. This win brings Delta's record to 14-0-0 in the conference and 16-0-0 overall, which keeps them in first place in the MCCAA.
Standout Players of the Game:
One goal by Kaylee from a great through ball by Peyton led the Pioneers to a crucial conference victory. Tristen Cross made numerous acrobatic saves to ensure that she earned another critical shutout.
Highlights from the game:
After the goal in the first three minutes of the game, it was tight until the very end. With a limited roster, Kellogg still held with the Pioneers throughout the game. Delta took a #1 D3 National ranking into this game against the #18 D2 Nationally ranked Kellogg Bruins. The Pioneers remain in a one game lead in the MCCAA standings.
Game Statistics/Outcome:
- Delta-1 & Kellogg-0
- Shots on Goal: Delta-7 & Kellogg-6
- Keeper Saves: Delta-6 & Kellogg-6
- Corner Kicks: Delta-4 & Kellogg-5
Coach's Comments:
Coach Damon Amey was very relieved to pick up this important conference road victory along with the additional three points. Kellogg made adjustments from the first time we played, and their intensity and skillful play gave us all we could handle today. We will regroup and get ready for another tough game against Jackson on Wednesday.
Adjustments for the next Game:
Delta will work on offensive creativity to breakdown a centrally compressed defense. We will continue to focus on a controlled combination game in the final attacking third of the field. The Pioneers will be hosting Jackson CC on Wednesday the 11th. The Pioneers currently have a #1 National ranking.