A day after frustrating the Laurier Golden Hawks with a defense-first approach, the Marauders used the same tactic to great effect on Sunday.

McMaster (3-6-3) held the OUA West-leading York Lions off the scoreboard en route to their second scoreless draw in as many days at Ron Joyce Stadium.

Goalkeeper Brittany Duffey was immense once again, making 16 saves and fully earning her second consecutive clean sheet.

Having taken two points from two weekend games against top-three opponents in the division, McMaster stands seventh in the OUA West standings, one point back of the Brock Badgers but with one fewer game played.

Just as they did on Saturday, McMaster employed a single striker Sunday, and focused on defensive organization to hold York at bay. Maureen Mai and Emma Mangialardi, who shared forward duties on the afternoon, had occasional opportunities with the ball at their feet. But support was rare, and McMaster managed only a single shot on York goalkeeper Courtney Davis.

Coach Mosen and his team won't mind, however, as they escaped a tricky weekend doubleheader in the thick of the OUA playoff race. With one more game to play than the sixth-place Badgers, and a doubleheader finale against the winless Algoma Thunderbirds in store, the Marauders must like their chances to sneak into the postseason.

The quest to do just that continues in a week's time, as McMaster takes to the road for contests against the Western Mustangs and Windsor Lancers on Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12 respectively.