The Missouri Western women’s soccer team finished their third straight home game Sunday afternoon, losing to Northeastern State 3-1.

Without goalkeeper Kelly Voigts, Rayelin Garcia received the start for Missouri Western, her first career start for the Griffons.
The game was tightly contested for the first part of the game. Both teams played physical without gaining an edge. In the 39th minute, Kelsey Sheldon broke the 0-0 tie with a penalty kick, scoring on the left side.

The RiverHawks added to their lead with a goal from Elizabeth Cudjoe right as the whistle sounded to end the half.

The Griffons came out of the half ready to make a comeback, as midfielder Sydney Andrews scored on a penalty kick in the 48th minute. Before Missouri Western could continue its comeback, Northeastern State again made a goal, this time by Emily Voges in the 51st minute, marking the score 3-1.

Garcia finished with six saves in the game. MWSU also lost defender Emily Hoffmann and goal-leader Katie Kempf in the match, as both went down with injuries in the first half.

Andrews’ goal was her first of her young career. RiverHawks goalkeeper Maggie Kloza finished with 1 save and recorded her first win, and Northeastern is now 7-2 on the season, 3-1 in the MIAA. The Griffons are 3-6 and 1-3 in conference.

MWSU returns to the field Friday, October 5 at Washburn at 6:00 p.m.

— MWSU Sports Information —