HAYS, Kan. - For the only the third time this season, the Northwest Missouri State University soccer team produced multiple goals and it resulted in a 2-0 road victory Sunday against Fort Hays State.
Mallory Arehart gained her first collegiate goal 16:07 into the contest. Arehart's goal came on an assist from
Emma Cook.
Jenna Lloyd extended the lead to 2-0 in the second half when she took a pass from
Ximena Arnau with 16:19 left in the contest. It is Arnau's ninth career assist, which ties her for the sixth-most assists in program history.
Bearcat goalkeeper
Taryn Lewis kept a clean sheet as she was credited with seven saves. It is Lewis's first career shutout and third win of her freshman season.
Arehart put Northwest in front in the 16th minute, finishing off an
Emma Cook assist for a 1-0 lead. Earlier, the Bearcats opened with pressure, recording five shots in the first 14 minutes, including two saved attempts by
Lillie Shaw and another on frame from Arehart. The Tigers answered with three shots between the 21st and 25th minutes, but
Taryn Lewis made two saves to keep Northwest ahead. The half grew more physical late, with seven fouls from 33:21 to 40:56, while the Bearcats still added shots from
Mackenzie Jordan,
Rachel Davis and
Norah Oyler before taking the 1-0 lead into halftime.
Northwest added to its lead in the 74th minute, when
Jenna Lloyd scored off an assist from
Ximena Arnau to make it 2-0. Earlier in the half, the Bearcats absorbed a stretch of FHSU pressure, with Lewis saving shots from Ava Wariner and Berkley Sparks while the Tigers generated five corner kicks between the 55th and 64th minutes. Northwest answered with pressure of its own just before the goal, as Arnau missed high and Lloyd had a shot saved before finishing the next chance. Lewis added second-half saves on Grace Prescott and Berit Shores, and Davis put the Bearcats' final shot on frame in the 90th minute as the visitors finished off a 2-0 win.
Arehart scored the game-winning goal and put both of her shots on goal. Lloyd added a goal, led Northwest with three shots and placed two on frame. Lewis recorded seven saves in a 90-minute shutout. Arnau tallied an assist and added one shot off the bench.
It is the seventh time this season Northwest has peppered 10 or more shots at its opponent. Northwest had 14 shots with eight on goal against FHSU.
Northwest is 3-8-3 overall and 3-4-2 in MIAA play. FHSU is 2-8-4 overall and 0-6-3 in conference matches. The Tigers are winless in their last 11 matches.
Northwest will be at home next Friday at 3 p.m. against the Emporia State University Hornets.
NORTHWEST CAREER ASSISTS
1. 22 - Kaylie Rock, 2019-23
2. 13 - Anna Calgaard, 2010-13
3. 12 - Izzy Romano, 2016-19
4. 11 - Marti Trummer, 2004-07
11 - Teagan Blackburn, 2019-23
6. 9 - Sophie Cissell, 2020-22
9 - Adell Gore, 2021-24
9 –
Ximena Arnau, 2023-pres.
9. 8 - Holly Ramaeker, 2006-08
8 - Krista Pollman, 2005-08
8 - Rory Okey, 2000,02-03
8 - Jamie Campbell, 2003-06
