The Missouri Western women’s soccer team struggled in Kirksville, Mo. Tuesday against the Truman State University Bulldogs in MIAA soccer action falling 1-0. Western falls to 3-5 on the season and 0-2 in MIAA action.

Despite having a slow first period the Griffons were able to go into halftime tied at zero with the Bulldogs. Western was unable to get a shot off in the first frame while the Bulldogs blasted 18 in the direction of Griffon goalie Kelly Voigts. Voigts made seven saves in the frame while the Griffons battled off one Bulldog corner kick.

Both teams had two fouls while Truman was offside’s twice in the opening half.  Olivia Hays led the Bulldogs as all three of her shots made it on goal. Kelsey Twellman had four shots for the Bulldogs.

The second half did not get any better for the Griffons as the Bulldogs blasted 16 more shots at Voigts. Voigts did an outstanding job on the day making 12 saves falling to 3-5 on the season.

The Bulldogs got the game winner in the 62nd minute when Jaclyn Schumann scored her second goal of the season off a double pass from Olivia Hayes and Twellman. Truman improves to 5-4-2 overall and 3-0 in MIAA play. The Bulldogs had five corner kicks and 10 fouls in the match.

The Griffons return to MIAA action on Saturday, October 8 with a road trip to Bolivar, Mo. to take on the Southwest Baptist Bearcats. Game time is set for 2:00 pm from the SBU soccer field.

— MWSU Sports Information —