Soccer Women Fall to Northwestern, 2-0

ALVA – As the saying goes, “all good things must come to an end.” That was the sentiment of the USAO women’s soccer team as it lost 2-0 Tuesday night at Northwestern OSU, ending a five-game winning streak.

With the loss, the Drovers drop to 7-2-1 overall and 0-1 in the Sooner Athletic Conference. USAO finishes the week on the road, with doubleheaders against Oklahoma Baptist in Shawnee on Thursday and against Texas A&M-International in Dallas on Friday. Thursday’s matches start at 1 p.m., and Friday’s kick off at 5 p.m.

On Tuesday night, the Rangers (9-1-1, 3-0-0) got off to a good start as they scored both goals within the first 26 minutes of the game.

Sherina Wood got things started for Northwestern in the 11^th minute with a header off a corner kick by Christy Welker. Northwestern’s second goal, in the 26^th minute, was a Jenessa Hunter one-on-one with USAO goalkeeper Katy Newville.

The game was quite physical with 22 total fouls handed out. USAO was whistled for nine fouls, while Northwestern was responsible for 13.

Newville, a junior, collected seven saves but allowed two goals in just her second loss of the season. Northwestern’s Delydia Gay also finished with seven saves as she collected her fifth shutout of the season