COLUMBUS, Miss. – The W women's soccer team was defeated, 3-0, by Spalding University in its St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) opening match at the Roger Short Soccer Complex. The Owls fell to 1-6-2 (0-1-0 SLIAC) and the Golden Eagles improved to 6-2-1 (1-0-0 SLIAC).
 
MUW found itself down in the first half, after giving up an early goal off a corner kick in the 3rd minute of play. In the second half, the host SU squad added goals in the 56th and 57th minutes for the final 3-0 score.
 
The visiting Golden Eagles established themselves as the aggressor early, out-shooting MUW by a 14-2 margin and holding a 9-0 advantage in corner kicks.  Anacia Leyland had The W's only shot on goal of the match.
 
Owls goalkeeper Alex Moon had four saves.
 
The Owls will next be in action on Thursday, October 3 at Blackburn College for another SLIAC contest.