LINCOLN, Neb. (Oct. 26, 2024) - Nebraska Wesleyan women's soccer fell short in their final conference game of the season, losing 0-6 against Central College. The Prairie Wolves finish the season 6-10-2 and 1-5-2 in American Rivers Conference play. Central advances to 10-5-2 overall and 3-2-2 in conference. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

Central started off strong, scoring their first goal of the game in the sixth minute. Despite the black and gold's efforts to even the score, the Dutch were able to score another goal in the first half in the 17th minute. Central took control of the second period right away, scoring goals in the 46th, 48th and 53rd minutes. The Prairie Wolves ended up taking just one shot in the second half before the Dutch scored their final goal of the game during minute 63.

Nebraska Wesleyan totaled seven shots with both Payten Smith and Averie Hike taking two apiece. A tough Central squad limited NWU to just one shot on goal.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Payten Smith: 2 shots, 1 shot on goal
• Averie Hike: 2 shots
• Catthi Pham: 7 saves, 5 goals allowed
• Shots: Central 28, NWU 7
• Corners: Central 9, NWU 2

UP NEXT
This concludes the 2024 season for the Nebraska Wesleyan women's soccer team.