The Northwest Missouri State soccer team came up a goal short in Sunday’s contest at Central Oklahoma, losing 2-1.

With the loss, the Bearcats drop to 1-4-2 overall and 0-2 in the conference, while the Bronchos improve to 4-3-1 this season and 1-0-1 in MIAA play.

Anna Holden scored her first goal of the season in the 88th minute.

Holden attempted two shots in the match, both of which were on frame. The senior has now scored nine goals in her career, tied for 12th all-time at Northwest.

Sophomore Ashley Malloy made 10 saves in the contest, giving her an MIAA-best 60 this season.

The Bearcats will return home for another MIAA contest against Southwest Baptist on Friday. The game is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. from Bearcat Pitch.

— Northwest Athletics —