WICHITA, Kan - Friends University Women's Soccer fell 1-0 to the Ottawa University Braves tonight (Oct. 28).
The match remained scoreless through the first half before Ottawa found the back of the net in the second half to secure the victory. Friends recorded five shots, putting three on goal, and earned six corner kicks but was unable to find the equalizer. Ottawa finished with eight shots, including two on goal, with Reece Young scoring the lone goal of the match.
Taylor Dill, Trinity Granger and Elisa Murrietta each recorded a shot on goal for the Falcons.
Young scored the unassisted game-winner on her only shot attempt. Makena Tapia recorded three saves across 90 minutes to earn the shutout for Ottawa, while Charlotte Gatehouse led the Braves with four shots.
The Falcons fall to 12-4-1 overall and 10-2 in KCAC play with one conference match remaining. Friends will close out the regular season with a Senior Day matchup against the McPherson College Bulldogs on Saturday (Oct. 31). Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. at Adair-Austin Stadium.
