MANKATO, Minn. – The Bethany Lutheran women's soccer team (11-5, 8-3) defeated Minnesota Morris (6-10, 6-5) 2-1 Saturday afternoon.

The Cougars were the first team on the board with their early goal at 6:38. Freshman Noa Txintxurreta (Algorta, Spain) netted the equalizer as she placed a left-footed shot into the back of the net at 23:31. Classmate Ashley Casper (Petaluma, Calif.) fed her the ball into the box for the assist.

Sophomore Lexi Kaufman (Fairmont, Minn.) scored the eventual game-winner as she connected on a pass from senior Maddie Perry (Anoka, Minn.) and beat a diving goalie at 39:29.

Defensively, the Vikings were able to hold Minnesota Morris to just one shot on goal in the second half.

Scoring summary
No. Time         Team   Goal scorer                 Assist                                      Description
1. 6:38              UMM     Monica Calderon           Shannon Young                        header on the free kick
2. 23:32             BLCWS Noa Txintxurreta          Ashley Casper               cross into the box, lower right side
3. 39:29            BLCWS Lexi Kaufman               Maddie Perry                lower left side, by herself
 
Bethany owned the advantage in shots (16-6), shots on goal (7-3) and corner kicks (7-2).
 
Both teams will have a short turnaround to conclude the season series, as the second game will be played in Morris on Monday at 6 p.m.