The Red Raider women opened GPAC play on Wednesday night with a 0-1 loss to the University of Sioux Falls. Northwestern had seven shots in the game compared to USF’s nine.
Freshmen Alli Dunkelberger and Hannah Jensen each had two shots on goal, while freshman Kate Fonte and senior Annaliese Forgey each had one.
Senior Wendy Hofmeyer had one save in 20 minutes in the goal, while freshman Ariel Watts made four saves in 70 minutes and allowed one goal. The loss dropped NW to a 2-5 overall record.
The Raiders will travel to Seward, Neb. on Saturday, Sept. 18, to take on Concordia at noon.