By Logan Jones
Asst. Sports Editor
NWOSU soccer was able to split two matches this week against Southwestern Oklahoma State and East Central before getting their third game against Southwest Christian was postponed due to rain.
The Lady Rangers took on GAC rival Southwestern Oklahoma State this past Tuesday at the Alva Recreation Comlpex, falling 6-1.
Despite getting on the board first with a goal from junior, Priscilla Villalobos, the red and black just could not find their stride as the Bulldogs answered back with three goals of their own in the first half.
SWOSU went on to pad their lead in the second half, scoring three more goals and putting the game out of reach for the Rangers.
On Thursday, the Landy Rangers looked to bounce back against the ECU Tigers.
Once again, Northwestern came out firing.
Sophomore, Makayla Barrientos, opened the scoring only five minutes into the match, putting the Rangers up with an early 1-0 lead.
The red and black controlled the ball for most of the first half, outshooting the Tigers 10-4.
When the second half began, the Lady Rangers picked up right where they left off.
An insurance goal from Junior, Yazmin Gomez in the 82nd minute ultimately led to the Rangers first GAC win of the 2018 season.
Freshman goalkeeper Kiara Fontanilla stood tall to earn the shutout and her first collegiate victory between the pipes.
The 5’8” Californian impressed when tested making six saves in the match.
Northwestern was set to take on Southwestern Christian University on Saturday, Sept. 22 in Bethany, Oklahoma.
However, due to unplayable field conditions, the match was postponed to a later date.
The Rangers will return to the pitch with a two-game road trip through Arkansas to take on Harding University on Sept. 27 before making their way to Arkadelphia for a game against Ouachita Baptist on Sept. 29.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. respectively.