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CEDAR FALLS, IOWA – Kennady Orlick's go-ahead goal in the first half helped solidify the Missouri State's women's soccer team's (7-6, 1-1 MVC) 1-0 shutout against Northern Iowa here Saturday afternoon, marking the Bears' first conference win of the season.
 
The Bears' offense threatened early with Jordan Eickelman, Kayleigh Putnam, and Ashley Coonfield each taking a shot attempt during the opening 20 minutes of action.
 
Orlick would be the lone scorer in the contest at the 23-minute mark, bouncing the long distance shot off the post to put the Bears ahead 1-0. The goal marked her fourth game-winner of the season, and she currently ranks 25^th nationally in go-ahead scoring.
 
Northern Iowa (4-5-2, 0-2 MVC) would clear 14 shots in the match, but goalkeeper Kaitlin Maxwell was impressive in goal collecting 10 saves, including an outstanding tip at the 88-minute mark to keep the Panthers off the board.
 
The 10 saves marked Maxwell's third time reaching double digits this season. Her efforts are among the best in the country, with her save count ranking fourth nationally.
 
This is the fifth time this season Missouri State has shut-out its opponent.
 
"It was a good team effort in a tough place to get a win," said head coach Rob Brewer. "Our defense was outstanding throughout the entire 90 minutes, and I am looking forward to being back on our home turf next weekend."
 
After wrapping up a six-game road swing, the Bears will return home to Betty & Bobby Allison South Stadium to face Indiana State on Saturday, Oct. 6 starting at 2 p.m.

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Scoring Summary

• MSU – Kennady Orlick, 23:29 – Long distance shot bounced off post and into the net