BISMARCK, N.D. – The Minot State women's soccer team suffered their first loss of the season on Sunday afternoon at the University of Mary as the Beavers dropped their Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference opener 2-1.

Minot State falls to 1-1 on the year while the Marauders improved to 1-0.

After a little over 20 minutes of scoreless action, UMary's Elizabeth Patterson scored off a header to score the first goal of the game in the 24^th minute.

Minot State answered the Marauders 17 seconds later after Meagan Kawahara scored from 30 yards out off a pass from Ashley Hunter.

UMary scored what proved to be the game winner in the 33^rd minute when Caylin Cathey cleaned up a rebound off the post into the left side.

Minot State led the Marauders in shots on goal, 10-5. Erin Rafferty recorded three saves in goal for the Beavers.

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Minot State returns to action next weekend, as they host the Microtel Inn & Suites Minot State Classic. The Beavers will face Emporia State on Friday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. and Fort Hays State on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. Links to live stats and video are available on msubeavers.com