The Missouri Western soccer team played hard but gave up a second half goal falling 1-0 against the Northeastern State University RiverHawks on Sunday afternoon. The Griffons had seven shots with Bailey Dervin leading the charge with three. MWSU falls to 2-8-1 overall and 0-4 in MIAA play.

Despite getting out shot 15-2 in the first half Sarah Lyle and the Griffons were able to go into halftime tied at zero. Lyle had eight saves in the half.

In the second half the Griffons had more offense but still got out shot 8-5. In the 78th minute the RiverHawks Elizabeth Cudjoe scored her fifth goal of the season on a penalty kick. With the victory Northeastern State improves to 8-2 overall and 2-2 in MIAA play.

In the game the RiverHawks out shot MWSU 23-7 with an 11-3 advantage in shots on goal. Cudjoe had five shots with two on goal.

The Griffons return to action on Friday, October 11 with a home contest against the Washburn Ichabods. Game time is set for 7:00 pm in Spratt Stadium.

— MWSU Sports Information —