The Missouri Western soccer team fell 1-0 in a defensive battle against non-conference opponent Wayne State College in Wayne, Neb. Western managed nine shots with just two being on goal falling to 1-2 on the season.

The Griffons out shot the Wildcats in the first frame 5-to-3 and had two corner kicks to one for the Wildcats. Junior goalie Kelley Voigts had one save in the first frame and five in the contest.

The Wildcats put more pressure on the Griffons in the second half taking six shots with five on goal which included the only goal of the game by Alexa Romek in the 77th minute of action. The goal marks her second of the season as it was off a deflection in front of the net.

Ashley Juravich had four shots while K.C. Ramsell had three shots with one on goal for Western. Voigts played all 90 minutes falling to 1-2 on the season.

Macy Hagen, McKenna Adams and Alex Mathers all had two shot with both of Mathers being on goal. Goalie Jessica Stringer had two saves as the Wildcats improve to 2-1 on the season.

Western returns to action on Sunday, September 18 when they travel to Emporia, Kan. to take on the Emporia State Hornets in their first MIAA contest of the season. Game time is set for 1:00 pm from ESU Pitch.

— MWSU Sports Information —