ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Harding women's soccer team fell 2-0 to Emporia State in the MIAA/GAC Challenge hosted by Missouri Western State. The Lady Bisons fall to 0-1 on the season.

Emporia State improves to 1-0.

GOALS

Emporia State 1, Harding 0 – Mika Matsuda sent in a cross that found the head of Sammy Boese for the goal.

Emporia State 2, Harding 0 – Emporia State made it a 2-0 game off an own goal by Harding.

STATS

Emporia State took 14 shots, 12 were on goal.

Harding took nine shots one was on goal.

Ashlynn Summar led Emporia State with three shots all were on goal.

Melanie Matkins led Harding with three shots.

Harding's only shot on goal came in the 90th minute off the foot of Bethany Sutherland.

QUOTE

Harding head coach Dr. Greg Harris: "We came out today and we weren't the team we are capable of being. We played some good soccer in parts but not consistent. We will come back with our heads up and ready to go for Sunday. Hats off to Emporia State for playing a great game."

UP NEXT

Harding will continue the challenge on Sunday when it takes on the host team Missouri Western State on Sunday at 2 p.m.