WARRENSBURG, Mo. – For the first time this season the Missouri Western soccer team surrendered more than one goal. No. 10 Central Missouri scored one in the first period and two in the second to defeat Missouri Western 3-0 in a non-conference match between the MIAA foes.

Nicole Pond gave the Jennies a 1-0 lead in the 16th minute, getting past Sarah Lyle for the shot and goal. Lyle was able to hold Central Missouri scoreless for the rest of the period and finished the match with three saves. UCM added its second goal early in the second period, getting a goal from Baylie Edwards in the 47th minute. Jada Scott gave the Jennies the 3-0 lead less than 10 minutes later.

Central Missouri had 13 shots to Missouri Western’s four. Only one of the Griffons’ shots was on goal with six for Missouri Western. The Griffons dropped to 8-5-1 after the loss. UCM is 13-2. Missouri Western stays on the road this weekend with a trip to Lindenwood on Sunday. The Griffons defeated the Lions 2-1 in St. Joseph on Sept. 20. Missouri Western and Central Missouri will square off again in a little over a week when UCM visits St. Joseph on Nov. 1.

— MWSU Athletics —