The Northwest Missouri State soccer team battled against No. 6-ranked Central Missouri, but it would not be enough as the Bearcats were outscored 2-1 in the final minutes of play.

The Bearcat attacks paid off as Kaylie Rock scored in the 47th minute with the assist coming from Sophie Cissell. The goal put Northwest up 1-0, a lead they would keep until the 85th minute.

Central Missouri tied the match up with a header to the upper right corner at the 84:27 mark. They would score two minutes later to take the lead, 2-1.

The shots were 17-13 in favor of Northwest, with five of them being on goal for the Bearcats. Kaylie Rock led the way with seven shots followed by Teagan Blackburn and Annelize Aleixo with three each.

Lily Ellis had a season-high five saves in the match.

Northwest will return home to play host to Fort Hays State and Nebraska-Kearney next weekend.