COLLEGE PLACE, Wash. — Walla Walla University's women's soccer team fell to Northwest University 2-0 Friday afternoon in Cascade Collegiate Conference play.
Northwest came out aggressively, generating four shots in the opening seven minutes, with two saved by Wolves goalkeeper Allanah Rodriguez. Walla Walla responded in the 18th minute when Kait Miclette created an attacking opportunity, but her shot went wide right.
The Eagles broke through first when Hailey Deese played a pass behind the Wolves' defense to Madison Coulter, who finished the opportunity to give Northwest the lead.
Walla Walla looked to respond after halftime, but Northwest extended its advantage on a corner kick. After the Wolves attempted to clear the ball, Talia Hurst recovered it and found the back of the net to make it 2-0.
Northwest finished with 16 shots, including nine on goal, while Walla Walla recorded six shots, with two on goal.
UP NEXT: The Wolves return to action Sunday, hosting The Evergreen State College at 10:30 a.m.
