CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- A late goal in the second half would dash the Panthers hopes for a draw in a 1-0 loss to Valparaiso
UNI soccer opened Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) with a late loss to the Valparaiso Beacons on Saturday afternoon. Despite leading the Beacons in possession time and saves, a goal in the 86th minute by midfielder Molly O'Rear would be all it took to hand the Panthers a loss.
During the first half, UNI had most of their looks at the net with three shots on goal from two players. Midfielder Jaylie Hicklin recorded her first multi-shot game with the Panthers having three chances with two going on-net.