SPRING ARBOR, Mich. - Grace's women's soccer team battled to a scoreless draw at No. 11 Spring Arbor on Saturday.
The defensive battle keeps the No. 2 Lancers in first place in the Crossroads League standings with three matches remaining.
The Lancers (10-1-3, 4-0-2 CL) recorded their ninth shutout of the season, blanking the Cougars (10-2-2, 4-1-1 CL).
The first half was evenly contested with each team earning chances. The Lancers attacked early, taking the first two shots of the game.
Grace created chaos in the box 11 minutes into the match. Abby Hodkin had a shot saved off the goal line, and a rebounded effort was blocked in the box as well.
Nora Pollock also broke free early in the first half and appeared to be tripped to the ground inside the penalty box, but Grace's penalty appeal was denied.
Midway into the half, Nora Pollock generated two shots in a four-minute span. Her second attempt was a deep, driven ball that whisked above the crossbar.
The Cougars attacked late, taking two shots with a pair of corners over the final 11 minutes.
But neither side could pull ahead as the match entered halftime scoreless.
The second half was a gridlock as well. The teams combined for a handful of shots and two corner kicks over the last 45 minutes.
Neither team took a shot over the final 19 minutes, and the teams shared the point with the draw.
Elaina Clapp recorded a pair of saves in 90 minutes for the clean sheet. Pollock and Hodkin tied for match honors with two shots apiece.
The Lancers return home on Saturday for a 4 p.m. game against Goshen. Saturday's match at 1st Source Bank Field will also be Senior Day; Grace's senior class will be recognized before the start of the match.
