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The Northwest Missouri State University soccer team defeated Southwest Baptist University, 3-2, in Bolivar, Missouri.

The game was tied 1-1 at halftime and Northwest was able to win the second half 2-1 to secure its first conference victory.

Northwest got on the board first with Emily Madden's first goal of the day less than two minutes in off an assist from Natasha Samudzi. SBU got on the board next with a goal from Maya Cofield in the 25th minute. Madden's next goal came less than two minutes into the second half off an assist from Alex Mausbach. SBU scored their second goal on a penalty kick by Raquel Rodriguez in the 50th minute. Madden scored her third and the go-ahead goal in the 85th minute on a penalty kick.

Madden's hat trick is the seventh in school history and ties the school record for goals in a game.

The Bearcat victory snapped an 11-game losing streak.

Northwest will play their next game Friday at 3 p.m. on Bearcat Pitch against the University of Central Oklahoma.