The Briar Cliff women's soccer team fell 2-1 to Mount Marty University Sunday afternoon in Yankton, South Dakota, moving to 6-4-1 overall and 2-2-1 in GPAC play.
Mount Marty opened the scoring in the 29th minute, but the Chargers responded quickly.
Angelina Saade found the back of the net in the 33rd minute off an assist from
Noelia Zaengerle, tying the match at 1-1 just before the half.
The teams battled through a scoreless stretch in the second half before the Lancers regained the lead in the 78th minute on a penalty kick from Angelina Hopwood. The Chargers continued to push for an equalizer but were unable to find the net in the closing minutes.
Briar Cliff finished with eight shots, including three on goal, while Mount Marty recorded 16 shots and seven on target. Saade led the Chargers with three shots and the team's lone goal, while
Caitlin Anderholm recorded two saves in goal.
The Chargers return to action on Wednesday, October 14, traveling to Orange City, IA to take on the Northwestern Red Raiders. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m.
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