MARSHALL, Minn. – The Southwest Minnesota State women's soccer team (2-12-3, 2-10-2 NSIC) fell 2-0 to Winona State (2-13-1, 2-11-1 NSIC) on Sunday afternoon at Mattke Field at the Schwan Regional Event Center in SMSU's final home match of the season.
The Warriors finished with 22 shots, including 11 on goal, while SMSU recorded 10 shots, with six on goal. Winona State also held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks. Sophia Wilson and Jada Backes led the way for the Mustangs with two shots on goal each.
Mustang goalkeeper Madelyn Cory played all 90 minutes and recorded nine saves. Winona State goalkeeper Abigail Rounds finished with six saves to earn the shutout.
Winona State opened the scoring in the 25th minute when Kyleigh Jannisch found the back of the net off an assist from Cora Nothem. Madison Barnick added a second goal in the 41st minute, assisted by Addison Thomas, giving the Warriors a 2-0 lead at halftime.
SMSU generated six shots in the second half but was unable to find the back of the net as Winona State held on for the 2-0 victory.
The Mustangs go on the road on Thursday against Sioux Falls for the team's final match of the season, with kickoff slated for 3 p.m.
