By RICK PETERSON
TopSports.news
PITTSBURG – The No. 18-ranked Washburn University women's soccer team dropped its first match of the season on Sunday at No. 12 Pittsburg State, 1-0.
Livi Jones scored what proved to be the only goal of the day for the Gorillas in the 29th minute, marking the first time the Ichabods have trailed this season.
Washburn was out-shot 6-0 in the first half.
Inclement weather in the area caused a nearly three-hour rain delay, with play stopping in the 60th minute.
Washburn recorded seven shots in the second half, including a shot on goal from sophomore Leah Henke in the 74th minute, but PSU goalkeeper Jocelyn Kramar made the save.
Senior Rilyn Snyder nearly tied the match, but her shot sailed just over the crossbar. Grace Peterson and Sam Searcey both recorded shots in the final five minutes, but neither was able to find the back of the net.
Undefeated Pittsburg State outshot Washburn 8-7, including 4-2 on goal.
Sunday was the first time PSU has defeated the Ichabods in program history.
Washburn now returns home for the start of a four game homestand, starting with Missouri Western on Friday in Yager Stadium.
