A strong defensive effort by the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes sent Wesleyan to a 1-0 win over the Friends Falcons on Saturday at JRI Hospitality Stadium at the Graves Family Sports Complex.
The Coyote defense was again stellar on the pitch, holding Friends to only four shots, and two on frame, both saved by keeper Santiago Pagnutti.
The Coyotes peppered the Friends goal in the first half sending 11 shots, but only getting three on frame in the half.
Wesleyan's goal came in the 30th minute when Friends was called for a hand ball in the penalty area, and Noel Zimbeva converted the resulting penalty kick for the lone goal of the match by either side.
The Coyotes would play possession soccer in the second half, controlling the ball for a majority of the time.
Friends had a chance to equalize in the 79th minute, but Pagnutti recorded a save on a shot by Jose Quiel to preserve the clean sheet.
Kamille Kum led the Coyotes with three shots.