TIGERS SCORE FIRST IN 33RD MINUTE, FALL 2-1 VERSUS NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE
Mitchell, S.D – Despite the early offensive momentum, the Dakota Wesleyan University women's soccer team falls short 2-1 in conference matchup with Northwestern College on Wednesday evening at home.
Quick Stats
Score:
DWU 1 – NWC 2
Record:
DWU 2-7-1 (0-6-0 GPAC)
NWC 6-6-1 (2-4-1 GPAC)
How it Happened
The Tigers begin the matchup defensively strong with Isabella Gregg protecting the net to record three saves by the 16th minute. Brooke Bullington gets a look with a shot on goal in the 21st minute, though the shot was saved.
Following, Deandrea Johnson keeps the offensive attack alive by finding the back of the net in the 33rd minute for the 1-0 advantage entering halftime.
Entering the second half, Northwestern looks to gain the offensive momentum by scoring their first goal of the game in the 48th minute to tie the score at 1-1. Despite the DWU defensive unit, NWC captures the 2-1 lead near the 62nd minute.
A pair of shots by Jade Wesley and Sydney Pike in the 63rd and 66th minute was attempted to regain the lead for the Tigers. However, both shots were denied by the Red Raiders who secured the 2-1 victory.
In total, six different Tigers records shots in the match while Johnson successfully strikes the back of the net for DWU.
Hakari's Thoughts
"We played quality soccer, dominating possession throughout the game just weren't able to finish our chances."
Up Next
The Tigers remains home in Mitchell, S.D. to compete in a conference matchup with Doane at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 8th at the Pepsi-Cola Soccer Complex.
