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Story Headlines
- The Northwest Missouri State University soccer team defeated Emporia State, 1-0, on Friday at the Emporia State Pitch in Emporia, Kan.
- The Bearcats improve to 6-8 overall and 3-5 in MIAA play. The Hornets fall to 6-7-2 overall and 2-5-1 in conference action.
- Bri Wawiorka netted her third goal of the season in the 65th minute, collecting a rebound of an Elizabeth Finn blocked shot, to put Northwest up, 1-0.
- Ashley Malloy made five saves in goal for her second shutout of the season.

Key Northwest Statistics
- The Bearcats had 15 total shots while Emporia State had 11.
- Each team was whistled for 11 fouls in the match. The Hornets had two corner kicks to Northwest's two.
- Izzy Romano had a team-high three shots, all on goal.
- Emily Madden and Finn each recorded three shots with one coming on goal.
- Taylor Wolfe had two shots with one on goal.
- Madi McKeever and Jessica Spradley each had a shot on goal and totaled two for the match.

Up Next
- The Bearcats will head to Topeka, Kan., to face Washburn on Sunday at 2 p.m.