Alva Review-Courier -

ALVA, Okla. – A late goal from forward Karla Lopez in the 70th minute wasn't enough to boost a second-half comeback as the Rangers (0-3-1) fell to Southwest Baptist (1-1-1), 2-1.

Lopez's second goal of the season began after a nice service from sophomore Bailey Jarvis that set her teammate up with just enough space to get a solid strike on the ball from outside of the goalie box over the outstretched arms of the keeper. Lopez led the squad with four shots throughout the afternoon.

Southwest Baptist netted the first score of the afternoon just before the halftime horn sounded in the 43rd minute when striker Emma Garner volleyed a bouncing cross from the right side of the field over the head of Ranger goalie Kylee Loustaunau. The Bearcats kept the pressure on right out of the gate in the second half and got a foot on a loose ball in front of the Northwestern goal to extend their lead to 2-0.

Lynn L. Martin

Ranger freshman Brittany Cirnigliaro (14) competes with a Bearcat player for control of the ball Saturday in Alva.

The Rangers out-shot Southwest Baptist 12-to-11 in the contest, but it was the ability of the Bearcats to get the ball in front of the Ranger net at a more consistent pace that allowed them their two scoring opportunities.

Junior Jazlynn Martinez recorded two other shots for Northwestern while forward Yazmin Gomez and freshman Hudsyn Childs both had a shot on goal. Loustaunau made four saves and Gomez picked up a yellow card in the 73rd minute.

Up Next

Northwestern will finish up their three-game home stand with a contest against Newman University on Sep. 12. Game time is set for 6 p.m. as the Rangers will be provided their final opportunity to prepare before conference matches begin.

Box Score

Team 1 2 Total

SW Baptist 1 1 2

NWOSU 0 1 1