WINFIELD, Kan. — The Southwestern College women's soccer team fell to Ottawa University 2-0 on Wednesday afternoon in Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) play at Dick Peters Sports Complex.

Ottawa opened the scoring in the 24th minute when Laura Quijada found the back of the net off an assist from Cennet Donahue, giving the Braves a 1-0 lead.

Southwestern looked to answer in the first half, with Millie Hazzard recording two shots on goal in the 24th and 28th minutes. Both attempts were saved by Ottawa goalkeeper Makena Tapia, allowing the Braves to take a 1-0 lead into halftime.

Ottawa extended its lead in the 53rd minute when Ella Stillings scored an unassisted goal to make it 2-0.

The Moundbuilders continued to look for scoring opportunities in the second half. Jade Smallwood recorded a shot on goal early in the half, while Amiyah Baker added another opportunity in the 58th minute. However, Southwestern was unable to find the back of the net.

Southwestern finished the match with five shots, including four on goal. Hazzard led the Moundbuilders with two shots on goal, while Smallwood and Baker each added one.

Goalkeeper Djoy Zwiesereijn played all 90 minutes for Southwestern, recording six saves. Ottawa finished with 12 shots, including eight on goal.

With the loss, Southwestern moves to 6-8-2 overall and 5-4-2 in KCAC play.