Kansas City, Mo. - The William Woods University women's soccer team fell 3-2 to Avila University (Mo.) in Tuesday afternoon's season-opener.

What's Next?

The Owls next game is their conference-opener versus Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis, Mo. at 1 p.m. on February 27.

Game Flow

The Owls had eight unsuccessful shots on goal within the first 30 minutes of the first period.

Morgan Pettlon gave the Eagles the first goal of the game with 34:38 on the clock, 1-0.

The Owls had a chance to tie the game but Savannah Smith shot wide.

The Eagles quickly extended their lead to 2-0 with a goal from Megan Nugent assisted by Cortlyn Ash with 1:45 remaining in the first half. Going into halftime, the Eagles led 2-0.

After four-straight unsuccessful shot attempts in the second half, the Owls were successful in the fifth attempt with a goal by Sydney Balducci from McKenzie Gourley's pass, 2-1, with 67 minutes on the clock.

At the 69 minute mark, Miriam Solorio found the back of the net expanding the lead to 3-1.

The Owls tried the comeback but they were only able to score one final goal in the contest with a penalty kick from Gourley, 3-2.