SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Black Hills State University women's soccer team fell, 3-0, to Westminster College, on Friday evening.

The Griffins (4-0-2, 1-0-1 RMAC) got out on the front foot in the match, winning a corner kick in the fourth minute, and outshooting the Yellow Jackets (1-5-1, 1-1-1 RMAC) 4-0 in the first 15 minutes. In the 23rd minute, Westminster got on the scoreboard when Emily Pascua found the back of the net on a rocket from the top of the box.

Almost immediately, the Green and Gold pressed WC goalkeeper Hilary Weixler into action when Katie Nielson put a shot on goal forcing a save. However, in the 41st minute, the Griffins doubled their lead on an Aimee Kurfurst goal.

In the second half, Westminster outshot the Yellow Jackets, 20-1, but it looked like the defense would hold until the 89th minute when Hannah Taie increased the lead to 3-0 for the home team.

Katie Nielson recorded both shots for the Green and Gold, including one on goal. Dz-Rae Jara (1-2-1) took the loss for the Yellow Jackets, allowing three goals in 90 minutes while making 12 saves.

Hillary Weixler earned the victory for the Griffins, tallying a shutout in 90 minutes.  

The Green and Gold will next be in action at Dixie State University on Sunday, September 29. The match is scheduled to kickoff at noon.  

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