Story Highlights- The Northwest Missouri State soccer team fell in Friday's conference opener on the road at Northeastern State, 4-1.
- The game was played at DeLoach Field in Tahlequah, Okla. in front of 382 fans.
- The Bearcats dropped to 1-3-2 and 0-1 in the conference, while the RiverHawks improved to 6-1 overall and 1-0 in the MIAA.
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Elizabeth Finn scored her second goal of the season in the 79th minute.
Key Statistics- Sophomore Finn found the back of the net on her only shot of the day.
- Finn's goal was assisted by
Katelynn Lindsey. The senior also took two shots, both of which were on frame.
- Sophomore
Ashley Malloy's 11 saves met her season high (11, Central Missouri, 9/20).
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Ashley Cole managed two shots on goal in the contest.
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Danielle Wolfe took a shot from outside the right side of the box late in the first half that was saved.
- The Bearcats took six shots in the contest, all of which were on frame.
- Northwest was whistled for three fouls, 11 fewer than the 14 assessed to Northeastern State.
- The RiverHawks opened the scoring with a goal in the eighth minute before adding two more in the first half.
- The Bearcats are just the third team to score on the RiverHawks this season.
Key Moment of the Match- After winning a free kick in the 79th minute,
Katelynn Lindsey took a chance on goal from outside the right side of the box. After a deflection by
Ashton Reuter, the RiverHawk keeper was able to keep the ball out of the net momentarily.
Elizabeth Finn quickly gained possession at close range and sent the ball into the back of the net.
Up Next- The Bearcats will travel to Edmond, Okla. on Sunday, Sept. 27 for a 1 p.m. first kick against the Central Oklahoma Bronchos.
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