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Story Highlights
- The Northwest Missouri State soccer team came up a goal short in Sunday's contest at Central Oklahoma, losing 2-1.
- The game was played at Ted Thompson Field in Edmond, Okla.
- With the loss, the Bearcats move to 1-4-2 overall and 0-2 in the conference, while the Bronchos improve to 4-3-1 this season and 1-0-1 in MIAA play.
- Anna Holden scored her first goal of the season in the 88th minute.

Key Statistics
- Holden attempted two shots in the match, both of which were on frame. The senior has now scored nine goals in her career, tied for 12th all-time at Northwest.
- Sophomore Ashley Malloy made 10 saves in the contest, giving her an MIAA-best 60 this season.
- Ashley Cole took three shots with one being on goal.
- Cassie Phillips had one of three shots saved by the Broncho keeper.
- Elizabeth Finn took two shots that were off the mark.
- The Bearcats attempted 11 shots, five of which were on goal.
- Northwest took three corner kicks, while the Bronchos were awarded four corners.
- Central Oklahoma was whistled offside nine times, while the Bearcats were caught in an offside position on three occasions.
- The Bronchos opened the scoring in the 10th minute and doubled the lead in the second half on a 67th minute goal.

Key Moment of the Match
- Late in the contest, Anna Holden won possession in the box, beating the keeper to the ball. Holden slid it into the goal past the keeper, closing the gap to one goal.

Up Next
- The Bearcats will return home for another MIAA contest against Southwest Baptist on Friday, Oct. 2. The game is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. from Bearcat Pitch.