University of Northern Iowa
Missouri State
UNI Battles, Comes Up Short Against Missouri State, 2-1
9/24/2010 8:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Sept. 24, 2010
WATERLOO, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa women's soccer team fell behind early against Missouri State and dropped its Missouri Valley Conference opener by a 2-1 margin Friday night at the Cedar Valley Soccer Complex.
Missouri State opened the scoring in the seventh minute when Michelle Sommer put a shot past UNI goalkeeper Lauren Potzman. The Bears scored again in the 21st minute with a header by Brooke Williams.
Trailing 2-0, the Panthers held on until the 40th minute when junior Megan Cameron headed in a corner kick from sophomore Morgan Olsen to cut the margin in half.
UNI put together several scoring opportunities in the second half, but was unable to tie the game. The Panthers outshot Missouri State, 7-4, in the second half.
On the game, Missouri State outshot UNI, 15-10. UNI goalkeeper Lauren Potzman finished the match with five saves.
Senior Chelsie Hochstedler registered four of the Panthers' 10 shots.
UNI will return to action on Wed., Sept. 29, with another home game at the Cedar Valley Soccer Complex. The Panthers will take on Western Illinois at 7 p.m.
