WINFIELD, Kan. — The Southwestern College women's soccer team fell 2-0 to McPherson College on Saturday night at Richard L. Jantz Stadium.

McPherson took control early in the first half, scoring its first goal in the 19th minute on a penalty kick by Jordyn Smith. Smith added another goal in the 28th minute to give the Bulldogs a 2-0 lead heading into halftime.

Southwestern struggled to get its offense going in the first half, failing to record a shot. The Moundbuilders came out stronger in the second half, recording all six of their shots in the final 45 minutes.

McPherson finished with 12 shots, including eight on goal, while Southwestern recorded six shots with four on goal. Despite the improved offensive effort in the second half, the Moundbuilders were unable to find the back of the net.

With the loss, Southwestern moves to 6-7-2 on the season, while McPherson improves to 11-2-1.