Northwest soccer picks up another win

The Northwest Missouri State University soccer team picked up a 1-0 victory over Missouri Southern at Hal Bodon Field in Joplin, Mo., on Saturday.

– With the win, Northwest moves to 4-4-1 overall and 2-1-0 in MIAA play. The Lions fall to 2-5-1 and 0-3-0 in conference action.

– The Bearcats got a 31st minute goal from junior Jessica Spradley for the victory.

– Goalkeeper Ashley Malloy made one save in 90 minutes to record the clean sheet.

Key Northwest Statistics

– The Lions recorded 14 total shots to Northwest’s 10.

– Missouri Southern had nine total corner kicks while the Bearcats earned six.

– Danielle Wolfe, Izzy Romano and Spradley all recorded shots on goal.

– Ashley Cole also added a pair of shots for the Bearcats.

– The Lions were whistled for three offsides calls while Northwest was not penalized for offsides.

Key Northwest Headlines

– In the 31st minute, Spradley capitalized on a missed clear by the Lions’ defensive unit for her first goal of the season to put Northwest up, 1-0.