Story Highlights- The Northwest Missouri State women's soccer team lost Sunday's home opener to Central Missouri, 6-1.
- The game was played in front of 251 fans at Bearcat Pitch.
- The Bearcats fall to 1-2-2 on the year, while the No. 2 Jennies improve to 6-0 overall.
- Sunday's match will not count towards MIAA standings. The two sides will play in a conference match on Oct. 25 in Warrensburg, Mo.
- After nine straight shutouts against Central Missouri dating back to 2010, the Bearcats have now scored in two straight matches with the perennial powers (1-3 loss, 10/26/14).
- Freshman and Maryville native
Ashton Reuter scored in her first home game as a Bearcat.
Key Statistics- Sophomore goalkeeper
Ashley Malloy made 11 saves in the contest.
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Cassie Holtman took a shot on goal early in the contest.
- Junior
Chelsea Fournier had a good look at goal from outside the box in the first half, but the Jennie keeper was able to reel it in.
- Senior
Crystal McElhose attempted a header from close range after intermission, but the keeper brushed it aside.
- Reuter's goal came in the 81st minute on just her second shot of the season.
- The Jennies outshot the Bearcats, 22-4.
- The Bearcat defense played a strong first half, holding Central Missouri to one goal on nine shots. Malloy made five saves before the break.
Key Moment of the Match- Although the result seemed to be determined, the Bearcats remained aggressive on the offensive end late in the match.
Ashton Reuter won a ball just outside the top of the box with less than ten minutes remaining in the game. After taking a touch to evade a defender, the freshman struck to the far post, just out of reach for the goalie.
Up Next- The Bearcats will jump into conference play next weekend when they head to Oklahoma for a pair of matches. First, the Bearcats will travel to Tahlequah for a Friday night contest with the RiverHawks of Northeastern State. First kick is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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