Box Score HILLSBORO, Kan. – The beautiful fall weather provided the perfect backdrop for Saturday's Senior Day matchup between the Lady Bluejays of Tabor College and the Lady Eagles of Avila University, with both teams aiming to strengthen their conference records. Following Wednesday's 1-nil victory against Bethany, Tabor looked to maintain their strong offensive performance in Saturday's match. Tabor entered the contest with a conference record of 4-4-2 while Avila entered with a conference record of 6-2-2. 

Jami Dooley, who previously suffered an injury that would end her season early, kicked off the match for Tabor, making her final appearance on the field as a Lady Bluejay. Following the bittersweet kickoff moment, Tabor began the match on defense against a formidable Avila team. A handful of Lady Eagles took their chance at scoring in the first half, with Addison Yinger scoring the first goal for Avila in the 21^st minute. April Ochoa would be the only Bluejay to attempt to convert for Tabor during the first half, narrowly missing the target. Avila took the first half, leading 1-nil with the Tabor offense looking to equalize in the second. 

Ochoa continued her offensive efforts in the second half, taking a shot at the goal only one minute into play. Avila scored their second goal shortly after, improving their lead and leaving Tabor still scoreless. Toward the end of the match, Haven Deckinger took charge on offense, making a few attempts at the goal in hopes of improving the outcome, though without much success. Neve Mulrooney, however, recorded seven saves against Avila's persistent offense as the match came to a close.

The Lady Bluejays recognized 11 seniors concluding the match, including Natalie Abraham, Natalie Goodman, Beatriz Rodrigues, Josie Simpson, Melissa Salazar, Faith Hazzard, Torrance Gonzales, Jada Vence, Jasmin Ventura, Jami Dooley, and Casira Angel. Every one of these women has contributed uniquely to the success of the Tabor College Women's Soccer team, and Tabor is grateful to have had such remarkable individuals to call their own. 

Tabor will be back on their home turf next Wednesday evening as they host York University at 5 p.m., right here at Joel H. Wiens Stadium. York will enter the competition with an overall record of 8-5-3 and a record of 5-3-3 in KCAC play. The Lady Bluejays' have only recorded one loss to the Panthers in the past 11 years, and they will strive to improve that statistic in Wednesday's matchup. 

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Tabor College is a Christ-centered institution located in Hillsboro, Kansas. The Bluejays are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and compete in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC).