Women's Soccer Falls In Home Opener

NPC women's division soccer player with a soccer ball coming at her while she jumps in the air, right leg up to kick the ball with arms splayed out to her sides.The National Park College (NPC) Nighthawks women’s soccer team (0-3) dropped its regular season home opener against Dyersburg State Community College on Sunday, 2-0.

Dyersburg State Community College took a 1-0 lead with 35:30 remaining in the first half on a shot to the top corner of the net. NPC’s defense held strong through the remainder of the half, but could not convert inside Lady Eagles territory, resulting in a 1-0 halftime disadvantage.

With 41:06 remaining in the second half, the Lady Eagles extended their lead with their second goal of the game. Despite a late push by NPC in the final minutes, the Nighthawks were unable to overcome the deficit.

NPC women’s soccer travels to Dallas College-Cedar Valley on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 1 p.m. NPC men’s soccer returns to action at Williams Baptist University on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 4 p.m.

For more information on schedules, rosters and more, visit Nighthawk men’s soccer and Nighthawk women’s soccer online. Fans can also follow the Nighthawks all season on social media.

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