WARRENSBURG, Mo. --- No. 15 Minnesota State fell to No. 4 University of Central Missouri by a final score of 1-0 Friday evening in non-conference soccer at South Recreation Complex.  

Although Minnesota State generated chances with seven shot attempts, including five on goal, UCM scored 23 minutes into the first half and held on late.

Graduate student Abigail Rieff led the Mavericks with two shots on goal.  

Last year the Mavericks lost to the Jennies in the NCAA tournament by a score of 2-0. 

UCM came out strong in the first half, with Caroline Cole scoring in the 23rd minute (unassisted). 

"We were good enough to win tonight and expected to win." Said head coach Brian Bahl. "I thought we played well overall and battled for a full 90, just could capitalize on our chances to put the ball in the back of the net. We have a very talented group, and we continue to learn a lot about who we are and who we can be. Looking forward to Sunday's game against a good Northwest Missouri State team."  

Minnesota State (1-1-1) will be back in action on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Northwest Missouri State. The Mules improved to 3-0-0.