By Megan Maharry
Sports Editor
The Lady Ranger soccer team traveled to Newman University in Kansas on Tuesday to face the Jets.
A solid start offensively was not enough to take down the Jets as the Lady Rangers dropped 2-0.
The Lady Rangers and Newman Jets kept the score even until the 39th minute.
Colleen Howland from the Lady Jets netted one, despite freshman goalie Kiara Fontanilla’s attempt at a save.
After refiguring at halftime, the Lady Rangers looked to get a goal and get themselves back in the game.
However, the offense was not up to par on the night.
Senior Calvonis Prentice was the only Lady Ranger who managed a shot on goal.
The second goal for the Lady Jets came late in the second half, the 84th minute.
The Lady Jets took a corner kick and a strong header from opposing player Vanessa Ortiz put the Lady Jets up 2-0.
After the tough loss, the Lady Rangers look to bounce back as they roll into conference play starting Sept. 18. against heated rival Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
On Sept. 20, the Lady Rangers take on East Central University before finishing out the week on the road against Southwestern
Christian University on Sept. 22.
The showdown between the Lady Rangers and the Lady Bulldogs is set for 6 p.m.