Joplin, Mo. - The Missouri Southern women's soccer team hosted the Bulldogs of Southwestern Oklahoma State on Saturday, September 14. Two goals to begin the second half from the Bulldogs was enough to pull out the win over the Lions, 2-1. The Lions moved to a 0-2-2 record on the season.
First Half
Bella Smith was a brick wall in the first half, saving four shots on goal from the Bulldogs. Zujiely Romero led the Lions in shot attempts with a shot in the 24th minute.
Second Half
After the Bulldogs opened the second half with a goal,
Preslee Zeigler had an opportunity to tie the match with a shot on goal, but was saved by the Bulldogs goalkeeper. The Bulldogs found the back of the net once again in the 63rd minute, taking a 2-0 lead. A foul on the Bulldogs in the 77th minute gave
Nathalia Luiz a free kick opportunity just outside the goalkeeper's box. Luiz drilled a shot into the top-left corner of the net and narrowed the Bulldogs lead to 2-1. It was a fast-paced and aggressive final 10 minutes, but neither team was able to add to their score and therefore ended the match at 2-1 in favor of Southwestern Oklahoma.
Missouri Southern Individual Leaders
Goals: Nathalia Luiz - 1
Assists: n/a
Shots: Presley Whitmire,
Zujeily Romero,
Nathalia Luiz,
Preslee Zeigler - 1
Saves: Bella Smith – 5
Up Next:
The Lions women's soccer team will continue a five game homestand against Midwestern State on Friday, September 20 at 7:00 PM at Hal Bodon Field.
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