Rolla, Mo. - After drawing in their home opener on Friday, September 8th, the Women's Soccer team traveled to Rolla, Missouri to take on the Miners of Missouri S&T, which resulted in 3-1 loss for the Lions.
Maya Greenquist was the first to get a shot on goal for the Lions 10:32 into the first half from a free kick, but was saved by S&T.
Lilly Doneghue had a beautiful one-on-one save 16:11 into the first half, keeping the score at 0-0.
Aisley Stevens was the second Southern player to get a shot on goal 17:40 into the first half, but it was saved in the lower left side of the goal by the S&T goalie.
Missouri S&T was able to find the back of the net 34 minutes into the first half, giving the Miners a 1-0 lead over Southern going into the half.
After Doneghue had two quick saves to start the second half, S&T was able to score 54:35 into the match to increase their lead to 2-0.
Lariah Boone and Maya Greenquist both had a shot on goal in the 68th minute, but they were both saved by the S&T goalkeeper.
After Missouri S&T scored another goal at 72:50, Southern's Jordan Bell was able to score for the Lions at 82:48 into the match, bringing the final score to 3-1 in favor of the Miners.
The Women's Soccer team moves to 0-3-1 (0-0-0 MIAA) on the season and will begin a two game homestand on Friday, September 15th, against Central Missouri at 6:00 pm at Hal Bodon Field.
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