YORK, Neb. — York (1-1-2) lost to Northwestern (6-1-0) 2-0 on Saturday. The Panthers were held to four shots and one on goal while facing 12 shots, seven of them on frame.
The game began with the Panthers opening strong as
Samantha Bayer's shot went wide in the second minute, followed by her corner kick in the fifth minute. Despite these early efforts, Northwestern broke through in the 26th minute on Lydia Timm's goal, leaving York behind 1-0 at halftime.
Addison Stewart made two saves during the first half to keep the margin at one before the break.
York pushed for an equalizer midway through the second half, with
Jenna Tutt taking two shots and Bayer adding another between 66:49 and 70:10, but the score remained 1-0. Northwestern extended their lead at 76:41 when Grace Timm scored off Lucy Staines' assist, making it 2-0. The score held there through the final whistle.
Stewart recorded five saves while playing all 90 minutes in goal. Tutt finished with two shots, including one on goal. Bayer added two shots.
