Mitchell, SD - The Nebraska Wesleyan women's soccer team suffered its third loss of the season Wednesday evening, falling 4-0 to Dakota Wesleyan University on the road.
The Prairie Wolves found themselves trailing early and were unable to recover after Dakota Wesleyan's Emma Delys opened the scoring in the fourth minute.
Nebraska Wesleyan responded with several scoring opportunities throughout the first half, recording three shots, including two on goal, and earning two corner kicks over the next 25 minutes. However, the Tigers extended their advantage with a goal in the 30th minute and carried a 2-0 lead into halftime.
Dakota Wesleyan added two more goals in the second half, scoring in the 78th and 82nd minutes to secure the 4-0 victory.
Nella Castaneda led the Prairie Wolves offensively with two shots, including one on goal. Six additional Nebraska Wesleyan players also registered a shot on goal as the team finished with seven shots on target. The Prairie Wolves generated nine corner kicks in the match, including seven during the second half. Goalkeeper
Cassidy Hofstetter played 79 minutes and recorded four saves.
Nebraska Wesleyan returns to action Saturday when it travels to Rock Island, Illinois, to face Augustana College.
