Story Highlights- The Northwest Missouri State soccer team came up a goal short Friday at Lindenwood, losing 3-2.
- The match was played as a regional matchup and will not count against MIAA standings.
- With the loss, Northwest moves to 3-8-3 this season, while the Lady Lions improve to 4-7-4.
- Junior
Gianna Huspen scored her first career goal in the second half.
Key Northwest Statistics-
Gianna Huspen attempted two shots in the match, with both being on frame. The first was saved early in the second half before her goal in the 62nd minute.
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Danielle Wolfe scored her first goal of the season late in the match to narrow the deficit to one. The Olathe, Kan. native found herself behind the defense outside the left portion of the box in the 88th minute. As she dribbled into the 18-yard box, the keeper came out to make a stop, but the sophomore midfielder was able to chip past her and finish into an empty net.
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Jill Kieffer took the lone Bearcat shot in the first half after receiving a deflection at the top of the box. Kieffer pulled the trigger, but it was right at the Lindenwood goalie.
- Senior
Elizabeth Lee made 12 saves in the match, the most by a Bearcat this season.
- Northwest was outshot in the contest, 24-5.
- Lindenwood opened the scoring four minutes into the match and took a 1-0 lead into the break.
Key Northwest Sequence- With the Bearcats trailing 2-0 in the 62nd minute,
Gianna Huspen gained control in the offensive third and dribbled straight toward goal. After beating the last defender, the junior only had the keeper left in front of her. The Lady Lion goalie rushed forward, allowing Huspen to take one touch to the right, past the diving keeper. Huspen calmly slotted the ball into the back of the empty net to make the score 2-1.
Up Next- The Bearcats will travel to Warrensburg, Mo. on Sunday, Oct. 25 for a meeting with the Central Missouri Jennies. The MIAA match is scheduled to start at 1 p.m.
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