BEMIDJI, Minn. – The Missouri Western women’s soccer team was ubable to match a program best 3-0 start as they lost to Bemidji State 1-0 in the second overtime.  The Griffons are 2-1 now on the season.

Christine Szurek’s goal from the top left corner of the box in the 105th minute gave the Beavers the win and MWSU its first loss of 2015. For the first time this season, Missouri Western was outshot, including zero shots in either of the overtime periods. For the match, Bemidji State had an 11-5 shot advantage and a 5-0 corner kick advantage.

Sarah Lyle had eight saves in goal for the Griffons. Katie Kempf took two of the team’s shots with Bailey Dervin, Sydney Adnrews and Bridget Blessie adding the other three.

Western stays in Minnesota this weekend with a Sunday match at Minnesota-Crookston at noon.

— MWSU Athletics —