DUBUQUE, Iowa – Nebraska Wesleyan women's soccer fell to Dubuque 2-0 on Saturday, Oct. 17.
With the loss, the Prairie Wolves dropped to 3-9-1 overall and 0-4 in American Rivers Conference play.
Dubuque opened the scoring in the 28th minute when Brook Clark found the back of the net off assists from Maelyn Kluever and Claire Husnick. Clark's second goal of the season gave the Spartans a 1-0 lead.
The Spartans doubled their advantage in the 49th minute when Riley Mesnik scored her seventh goal of the season, finding the bottom of the net to make it 2-0.
Nebraska Wesleyan looked to cut into the deficit shortly after, but Emily Abeyta's shot sailed over the crossbar.
Goalkeeper Amber Pyle recorded seven saves for the Prairie Wolves. Jaiah Arthur, Nella Castaneda and Emily Abeyta each recorded a shot attempt, while the NWU defense forced four offsides. The Prairie Wolves also drew 15 fouls from Dubuque.
Nebraska Wesleyan returns to Abel Stadium next Wednesday, Oct. 21, to host American Rivers Conference rival Coe. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.
