PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The women's soccer team traveled to Platteville, Wis. for a non-conference matchup against the undefeated Pioneers Sunday afternoon. The Cardinals lost allowing a goal in each half for the 0-2 score.
 
The Cardinals were given a few early scares as the Pioneers had two corner kicks in a row, both were punched out by Cardinal goalie Anna Peckosh recording two early saves within the first five minutes of action.
 
At the 26^th minute, the Cardinals had their first two true attempts at a goal with two corner kicks, both cleared out by the defense.  
 
The Cardinals looking to go into the half scoreless give up an unfortunate foul in the box resulting in a Pioneer penalty kick leading to a goal after a close save. Cardinals down one.
 
The Cardinals struggled to get the ball on the other end as they ended the first half with zero shots on goal.
 
Cardinals down one at the half.
 
Coming out at the half, Lauren Ashe had the first and second shot on goal of the game at the 50^th and 59^th minute, which was the Pioneers goalies first saves of the game.
 
The Pioneers turned around and found the back of the net at the 61^st minute for a two-goal deficit for the Cardinals.
 
The best look all game for the Cardinals came with 12 minutes left as Brooklyn McKinney took a good shot off a free kick that was saved at the bottom right of the goal. The late chances were not enough as the Cardinals were shut out by the undefeated Pioneers.
 
The Cardinals are 3-1-1 on the season and return to action Wednesday, Sept. 18^th in St. Paul versus St. Catherine at 4pm.