KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Mo.-St. Louis extended its winning streak to five matches with a 2-0 shutout victory over Truman State on Friday. The Tritons, ranked among regional powerhouses with an 11-3-2 record, controlled the first half and secured the result through early finishing before a sparse crowd.
Julie Steiger opened scoring in the 13th minute for the visitors. Josie Maddox doubled the advantage in the 18th minute, assisted by Gwen Maggard, giving Mo.-St. Louis a commanding position before halftime.
The Tritons dominated possession throughout, recording 20 shot attempts compared to Truman State's four. Mo.-St. Louis converted on 10 shots on goal while holding the Bulldogs to just two. The visitors also claimed a 7-3 advantage in corner kicks, reflecting their territorial superiority.
Truman State's goalkeeper made eight saves to keep the deficit manageable, though the home team generated minimal offensive pressure. The Bulldogs, now 5-5-5 after consecutive scoreless draws against Missouri S&T and Lincoln, struggled to create meaningful chances against Mo.-St. Louis's organized defense.
Mo.-St. Louis goalkeeper recorded two saves in a relatively comfortable evening. The Tritons' defensive structure limited Truman State's opportunities and prevented any second-half momentum shifts.
The visitors made eight substitutions at halftime, rotating their squad while maintaining control. Truman State responded with five changes of its own but could not generate the attacking thrust needed to threaten the scoreline.