The Missouri Western soccer team allowed their first goals of the season and they dropped their first game of the year with a 2-0 loss to Augustana (S.D.) Sunday at Spratt Stadium.

The Vikings scored the first goal of the season on Sarah Lyle when Annie Thorensen snuck past Lyle and rolled one in past a sliding Taylor Gant from 20 yards out in the 19th minute. Augustana struck again in the 23rd minute on a rebound goal from Payton Pry.

MWSU was outshot for the first time this season – 14-9. Augie got 10 of those shots on frame with just four for the Griffons. Despite allowing her first goals of the season, Lyle saved 10 Augustana shots.

The Griffons fall to 3-1. They hit the road to take on Northwest Missouri State on Sept. 19 and Lindenwood University on the 21st.

— MWSU Sports Information —