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MARYVILLE, Missouri - The Augustana Vikings used three first-half goals to hold off the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcat women's soccer team on Sunday at the Bearcat Soccer Pitch, 3-2.

Augustana started the match strong offensively scoring three goals in the first half and taking possession for 60% of time.

Kelly Kleekamp put the Vikings on the board in the 18th minute. Sylvia Fehr and Josie Arduser each found the net shortly after to put the Vikings up 3-0 at the break.

Northwest found momentum in the second half after Marissa Schmitt took a shot which led to an own goal to put the Bearcats on the board and cut the lead to 3-1.

In the 75th minute, Alex Mausbach continued the momentum and found the back of the net to cut the lead to 3-2. Macy Heckadon assisted on the goal.

Northwest threatened on two more chances in the final 10 minutes but could not find the equalizing goal. Augustana would hold on for the 3-2 road win.

The Bearcats move to 1-2-1 on the year and will return to the Bearcat Pitch next Friday to take on Central Missouri at 3 p.m.
 
NOTES: Junior Alex Mausbach recorded her second goal of the season ... goalkeeper Alexis Serna Castillo leads with 15 saves ... freshman Kaitlyn Case has recorded a team-best four goals.