The Northwest Missouri State soccer team scored two goals in the final five minutes to defeat Lindenwood in Sunday’s Senior Day match, 4-3.

The eight Bearcat soccer seniors, Jill Kieffer, Anna Holden, Crystal McElhose, Sara Worsfold, Nicole Mitchell, Taylor Trotter, Katelynn Lindsey and Elizabeth Lee, were honored at halftime.

All four Northwest goals were scored by seniors.

Holden scored two goals in the match, giving her 13 all-time as a Bearcat. The forward added an assist while attempting three total shots. Holden opened the scoring in the sixth minute when she scored to the right post from the center of the box after a through ball from McElhose.

Worsfold put the Bearcats ahead 2-0 in the seventh minute when she scored from the center of the box. The goal was set up by an Ashley Cole pass to the corner that found Holden, who subsequently sent a cross into the box.

McElhose scored the game-tying goal in the 86th minute on a penalty kick. The midfielder sent the ball to the right side of the net, past the diving keeper. She added one assist and three shots, two on frame.

Lee made four saves in the match and earned the win in goal, her second win career win as a goalie. The Omaha, Neb. native made a crucial save at the end of the first half.

Northwest attempted 17 shots in the match, compared to just 11 for the Lady Lions.

The Bearcats end their season 4-10-3 and 3-7-1 in the MIAA.

— Northwest Athletics —