Northwest defeated Southwest Baptist 3-2 in Bolivar, Missouri Sunday. The game was tied at 1 at halftime and Northwest was able to win the second half 2-1 to secure their first conference victory.

Northwest got on the board first with Emily Madden’s first goal of the day less than 2 minutes in off an assist from Natasha Samudzi. Southwest got on the board next with a goal from Maya Cofield in the 25th minute. Madden’s next goal came less than 2 minutes into the second half off an assist from Alex Mausbach. Southwest Baptist scored their second goal on a penalty kick by Raquel Rodriguez in the 50th minute. Madden scored her third and the go-ahead goal, in the 85th minute on a penalty kick.

Madden’s hat trick is the seventh in school history and ties the school record for goals in a game.

Northwest will play their next game Friday at 3 p.m. on Bearcat Pitch.

— Northwest Athletics —