MARYVILLE, Mo.—Washburn soccer got back in track with a 2-0 shutout over Northwest Missouri State Sunday afternoon at the Bearcat Pitch.

Both squads came out aggressively attempting a combined six shots in the first twenty minutes of play. Efficiency paid off for the Ichabods as they were outshot 18-9 overall but managed to find the back of the net twice.  Morgan El-Attrache set things in motion for Washburn scoring her fourth goal of the season inside the 20^th minute off an assist from Paige Swanson.  Swanson would set up the scoring play allowing El-Attrache to hit an opening just inside the left post. Northwest would get off eight more shots before the end of the half none of which would find its way to the back of the net resulting in Washburn taking a 1-0 lead at the break.

The Bearcats continued to attack the Washburn defense in the second half attempting seven shots during the period. The Ichabods attempted five shots during the second period connecting on the first one by way of a Kelsi Smith shot to the back of the net off an assist from Lexi Montgomery inside the 68^th minute. Kaitlin Minnich would hold off a barrage of last minute goal attempts to close out the win for Washburn.

Minnich played every minute in goal for the Ichabods recording a season high 10 saves for her third consecutive match with five or more saves.

Washburn improves to 9-6-1 overall and 5-4-0 in conference while Nortwest Missouri State drops to 4-11-1 overall and 2-8 in MIAA play.

Up next, Washburn will head home to Yager Stadium on Oct. 28 where it will host a Senior Night showdown with conference rival Emporia State and honor its five seniors.