MARYVILLE, Mo. – The Northwest Missouri State women's soccer team was unable to get on the board against Northern State Sunday as they were shutout 2-0 for their first loss of the season.

The first half was a battle of possession with the Bearcat defense stepping up and not allowing a shot on goal from the Wolves. Northwest managed seven shots in the first half, but none of them found the back of the net.

The Wolves didn't wait long to end the 0-0 tie in the second half as Allie MacDonald put in the first goal of the match in the 47th minute.

Northwest was able to get off 11 shots in the second half but were unable to capitalize on them.

NSU was able to put in a second goal in the 85th minute to go up 2-0.    

The Bearcats were unable to recover and fell to the Wolves 2-0 and move their season record to 1-1. Northwest will head to St. Cloud, Min. to take on St. Cloud State (2-0) Friday with kickoff scheduled for 7 pm.