WEATHERFORD – Northwestern Oklahoma State women's soccer was unable to overcome a 4-0 halftime deficit Tuesday, dropping the first of two contests against in-state rivals Southwestern Oklahoma State in a 5-2 loss.

In search of their first win of the season, the Rangers traveled south to Weatherford for their Great American Conference opener. The Bulldogs (4-2, 1-0 GAC) were coming off a 2-1 loss at San Angelo State on Sunday, and Northwestern was looking to take advantage.

But the Bulldogs had other plans.

The Rangers managed to stave off SWOSU for the first fifteen minutes of play, but a shot...