Northwest soccer opens 2016 season with loss at Rockhurst

Northwest2013riggertThe Northwest Missouri State soccer team opened its 2016 campaign with a 3-1 loss at Rockhurst on Wednesday.

Danielle Wolfe scored her first goal of the season in the 35th minute.  Rockhurst moves to 3-0, while Northwest opens 0-1.

Jessica Spradley had the assist to Wolfe’s goal, while Ashley Malloy recored five saves for the Bearcats.

Northwest took six shots in the contest, three of which were on goal. On the other end, the Hawks attempted 19 shots with eight being on frame.

Northwest Missouri State will host Minnesota-Crookston on Friday at 5 p.m. on Bearcat Pitch in the team’s home opener.

— Northwest Athletics —