SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Elena Perez's 82nd-minute goal gives Drury a 1-0 win over Rockhurst in the regular season home finale. The win improves Drury to 9-2-5.
 
Rockhurst controlled most of the first half, with Holland Hawkins providing Drury's only shot on goal in the sixth minute.
 
After a slow first half, Drury responded with three shots in the opening five minutes of the second half. The Panthers maintained pressure, and in the 82nd minute, Leah McDonald's break resulted in a shot that was saved. Elena Perez capitalized on the rebound, lifting it over Rockhurst keeper Ally Moore for the match's only goal.
 
HIGHLIGHTS

• Elena Perez's goal was her fifth of the season. She is now tied with Holland Hawkins for the team lead in goals (5) and points (11).
• Shots were tied in the match with 12 apiece.
• Each goalkeeper recorded four saves.
• Katy Fitzler recorded her third straight shutout and the 22nd of her career.
• Fitzler lowered her season goals against average to 0.58. Her career GAA is now 0.572, which is the second-best of active NCAA-II keepers.
• Drury is now 8-0-2 when being the first team to score.
• The Panthers end the regular season 5-2-2 at Harrison Stadium.
• Justin Olson is now 2-2-2 against Rockhurst in his Drury tenure.
• Drury's unbeaten streak extends to nine games, one short of matching last season's longest unbeaten streak of ten games.

 
UP NEXT
Drury closes the regular season next Friday, Oct. 31, at Southwest Baptist for 4 pm kickoff.
 
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