ST. JOSEPH – A Central Oklahoma goal in the 37th minute proved to be all the Bronchos needed to defeat the Missouri Westenr soccer team 1-0 on Friday night at Craig Field at Spratt Memorial Stadium.

Morgan Cherry’s goal was the final dagger in the first 35 minutes of the contest, which were controlled by UCO. The 9-4-1 Bronchos out-shot Missouri Western 14-6 in the game and 7-2 on goal. Both Missouri Western’s shots on frame came in the first half.

Paige LaBadie was credited with six saves but fell to 2-4 on the season with the loss. In a physical contest from start to finish, Maddy Cowell was issued a yellow card in the 79th minute. Cassidy Menke led the Griffons with three shots. Maddy Cowell had another as did Sydney Cluck and Layne Shepherd who had the only two shots on goal, off the bench for Missouri Western.

The loss dropped Missouri Western to 8-5 overall and 3-3 in the MIAA. UCO improved to 5-1 in conference play. The Griffons host Northeastern State on Sunday at noon. Northeastern State improved to 12-1 and 5-1 in the MIAA with a 4-1 win at Northwest Missouri State Friday night.

— MWSU Athletics —