Bruins drop 2-1 decision to Saints

ABERDEEN, S.D. -- Following an 84^th minute equalizer the Bellevue defense couldn't hold long enough to force overtime as the Bruin women's soccer team fell, 2-1, at Presentation College on Sunday afternoon in North Star Athletic Association action.

Bellevue falls to 8-5-1 on the season and 2-1-0 in NSAA play following their first conference loss of the season. Presentation improves to 9-4-2 and 1-1-1 in league play.

Despite BU dominating the first half and carrying an 8-1 advantage in shots into the intermission there was no score headed into halftime.

The Saints drew first blood with a goal in the 69^th minute. Bethany Weaver scored off a pass from Kaleigh Dwinnell to put the host side 1-0 up.

Jordyn Seidel brought the Bruins level with her fifth goal of the year in the 84^th minute.  Victoria Perez was credited with the assist.

However, the Bruins couldn't capitalize on the momentum of a late equalizer as Bobbye Pendleton scored the game-winner just 21 seconds later for Presentation.

Allison Johnston made 13 saves in goal for Presentation who was out-shot 24-9 by the Bruins. Bellevue also held a 17-1 advantage in corner kicks for the match.

Bellevue returns to play on Wednesday, Oct. 26 when they play at Grace University at 6 p.m. in their final non-conference match of the season.