Story Highlights- After trailing by a goal at the break, the Northwest Missouri State soccer team rallied to capture a 2-1 victory over Missouri Southern Sunday afternoon in Maryville.
- The win moves the Bearcats to 2-5-2 this season and 1-3 in the MIAA, while the Lions fall to 2-8 overall and 0-4 in the conference.
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Anna Holden's goal in the 50th minute was the tenth of her career, making her the 12th Bearcat to reach double-digits at Northwest.
Key Statistics- The Bearcats controlled possession for much of the contest, limiting the Lions to seven shots and just three on frame.
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Anna Holden took two shots back to back in the 50th minute with the second finding the back of the net. After an attempt from
Ashley Cole was saved, Holden cleaned up the rebound when the keeper was not able to maintain possession.
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Katelynn Lindsey scored on her only shot of the game, the senior's first goal at Northwest.
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Jill Kieffer took two shots with one being on goal.
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Crystal McElhose had two great attempts at goal in the first half. Two minutes into the match, McElhose sent a header off the crossbar before sending a shot off the right post in the tenth minute.
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Ashley Malloy made two saves to keep the Bearcats within striking distance.
- Northwest took seven free kicks, compared to five corners for the Lions.
- Missouri Southern opened the scoring in the 16th minute, taking a 1-0 lead into halftime.
Key Moment of the Match- Just moments after Holden leveled the match, the Bearcats drew a free kick inside their offensive third.
Katelynn Lindsey stepped up to take the kick from 25 yards out, sending a rocket to the upper 90 just past the outstretched keeper, giving Northwest a 2-1 lead in the 55th minute.
Up Next- The Bearcats will hit the road on Friday when they travel to play Emporia State under the lights. The match is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. from Emporia, Kan.
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