MCMINNVILLE, Ore – Northwest University women's soccer (0-5, overall) got off to a rocky start against the Linfield Wildcats. The Wildcats scored two goals in the first half to hold on to a 2-1 victory over the Eagles.

In the 24 minute, Amidee Collekon from Linfield College scored her third goal of the season to give the Wildcats a 1-0 lead.  Forty seconds later, Michayla Sponsel added to the Wildcats' lead by placing the ball in the upper left corner from 18 yards out, moving Linfield ahead 2-0.

Linfield College had control of the game, only allowing Northwest University to have 2 shots, compared to Linfield's 13 shots. Kat Sanchez and Kierstin Patefield split the time in the goal, each having 3 saves.

Head Coach Bryan Chud remarked, "We didn't play well in the first half and gave up two goals.  We responded well in the second half and pulled back a goal off a corner kick by Madison Morrow to allow Bailey Travis to head the ball into the back of the net. It was not the result we wanted, but we'll go again on Tuesday against Central."