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Mitchell scores
0
Saint Mary STM (1-2)
1
Winner NW Missouri NWMSU (3-0)
Saint Mary STM
(1-2)
0
Final
1
NW Missouri NWMSU
(3-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Saint Mary STM 0 0 0
NW Missouri NWMSU 0 1 1

Game Recap: Soccer |

Soccer moves to 3-0 with victory in home opener

Story Highlights
- Northwest is now 3-0 this season after defeating College of Saint Mary 1-0 Thursday night. The Flames are now 1-2 this season.
- Junior Nicole Mitchell scored her first goal of the season.
- Freshman Ashley Malloy was once again stellar in goal, earning her third clean sheet in her first three collegiate starts.

First Half Key Stats
- Northwest had eight shots in the first half, but weren't able to capitalize.
- Defensively the Bearcats were stout, allowing only two shots on goal.

Second Half Key Stats
- Mitchell connected with the only goal of the game in the 63rd minute. Crystal McElhose sent a ball into the center of the box and Mitchell sent it into the upper left corner, out of reach of the goalie.
- The Bearcats controlled possession all night, but especially in the second half. They allowed the Flames to take one shot in the second half, while taking eight of their own.
- Northwest midfielders helped set up several scoring opportunities, but Flames defenders would step in at the last second to break up the play.

Turning Point of the Match
- Nicole Mitchell's goal gave the Bearcats all the momentum. After scoring, Northwest controlled the game the rest of the way, not allowing Saint Mary to take another shot.

Up Next
- The Bearcats will look to extend their winning streak when they host Bemidji State at Bearcat Stadium on Sunday at noon.
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