Story Highlights
- The Northwest Missouri State soccer team defeated Washburn 2-0 Sunday in Maryville, Mo.
- The result moves the Bearcats to 6-5-1 on the season and 3-4-1 in the MIAA. The Ichabods are now 0-11-1 and 0-7-1 in the conference.
- Ashley Cole and Jessica Spradley each scored for the Bearcats.
- Freshman goalie Ashley Malloy made two saves in the match, leading to her fifth shutout on the year, which is a record for a freshman at Northwest.

Northwest Statistics
- Northwest controlled possession the majority of the match, taking 16 shots compared to eight for the Ichabods.
- The Bearcats back line disrupted the Washburn attack all day, allowing only two shots on goal.
- Elizabeth Lee took six corner kicks for Northwest, while the defense conceded only two to Washburn.
- Ashley Cole struck first for the Bearcats, scoring in the 32nd minute. After Lee's corner kick came into the box, the ball found its way to Cole on the right side. She finished to the far post for her fourth goal of the season.
- Northwest had a chance to add to their lead in the 63rd minute after Washburn conceded a penalty kick, but Katelynn Lindsey's attempt was saved.
- Cassie Phillips took a header after a corner kick that nearly found its way into the net.
- Sara Worsfold, Anna Holden, and Jill Kieffer all had shots knocked away by Washburn's keeper.

Key Moment of the Match
- In the 73rd minute, Kieffer beat the last defender and took the ball up the left side, taking a shot that was saved. After another attempt by Kieffer was blocked, Jessica Spradley was there to clean up the rebound, scoring into an open net. The goal was Spradley's third on the year and put the game out of reach for the Ichabods.

Up Next
- The Bearcats will travel west as they visit Fort Hays St. and Nebraska-Kearney next weekend. The match in Hays, Kan. is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on Friday Oct. 17th.