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MEMPHIS, Tenn. - North Central (Ill.) remained undefeated with a 2-0 win over Hendrix on Sunday at Rhodes (Tenn.) Soccer Field in the final game of the Greg Volgas Memorial Tournament for both squads.
"North Central is the best team we have played this season," Hendrix head coach
Matt Kern said. "I expect they will be nationally ranked this week. They were very organized defensively and super comfortable on the ball. We made a couple of errors in the defensive third, and we were punished. Our counter attack and decisions in sustained possession were very naive and will need to improve heading into league play next weekend."Â
Jaziel Enriquez (4) scored the first goal of the match in the 15th minute with an assist from Aidan Westerberg. Dane Richardson (3) added an insurance goal in the 20th minute with help from Enriquez.
Four Cardinals had three shots apiece.
Oliwier Holowinski (2-0) made four saves in 90 minutes between the pipes for North Central (8-0).
Will Kelton and
Jack Nolen each had two shots and one on frame for Hendrix (1-4-1).
Zack Roberts and
Jake Nelson also recorded one shot on goal apiece.
James Leone (1-3) started the match in goal for the Warriors before giving way to
Manu Murga for the final 45 minutes. Each player made five saves.
Hendrix opens Southern Athletic Association action Saturday at Birmingham-Southern (Ala.) at 3 p.m. CT.