Lincoln, NE – Nebraska Wesleyan women's soccer was unable to overcome an early deficit, falling 2-0 to Wartburg College on Senior Night Saturday evening at Abel Stadium.
Wartburg struck less than a minute into the contest when Zaley Streeper scored on a long-range effort in the opening minute. The Knights doubled their advantage in the 14th minute as Ella Turner converted a pass from Bella Hruska to make it 2-0.
The Prairie Wolves settled into the match following the early goals and began creating opportunities of their own. Nebraska Wesleyan outshot Wartburg 6-5 in the opening half and held a 4-1 edge in corner kicks.
Nebraska Wesleyan continued to push forward after halftime, recording 10 second-half shots while limiting Wartburg to seven.
Bailey Richardson generated one of the Prairie Wolves' best chances early in the second half, forcing a save in the 54th minute. Later in the period,
Emily Jasa tested the Wartburg goalkeeper with a shot on frame, and
Lexi Jantzen put two more efforts on target as Wesleyan searched for a breakthrough.
The Prairie Wolves finished with advantages in shots (16-12) and corner kicks (7-1), but were unable to find the back of the net. Jantzen led Nebraska Wesleyan with four shots, while Castaneda and Jasa each added three.
Catthi Pham made three saves in goal.
Nebraska Wesleyan will close out the regular season on Tuesday, Oct. 27, when the Prairie Wolves travel to Buena Vista for a 5 p.m. conference matchup.
