WATERTOWN, Wis -- The Sabercats competed but could not keep pace with the Ripon Red Hawks this afternoon, falling at home 5-0 for their fourth loss of the season.

With three days off before their next game, the Sabercats will look to regroup as they continue a rigorous early-season schedule.

OVERVIEW

• Result: Maranatha 0-5 Ripon
• Venue: Maranatha Baptist University
• Location: Watertown, Wis.
• Attendance: 
• Record: MBU (0-4-0), RC (1-4-0) 

STORY

It was a tightly contested game in the early stages, as the Sabercats tightened some loose ends from the Wisconsin Lutheran loss on Saturday. Kina Hopkins broke the tie just over 13 minutes into the game with a sizzling strike from 25 yards that found the upper corner, and the visitors added a second just 10 minutes later with a close-range effort from Kaley Kowal.

Kowal added her second just under two minutes into the second half, and the Red Hawks went on to put the finishing touches with two goals in the final 10 minutes.

Despite the 5-0 loss, Coach Jeff Pill is pleased with the team's performance and willingness to defend. "We're getting more organized and making small steps to improve our combativeness," said Pill after the game. "And our ability to compete during the whole game. We're looking forward to our next contest on Saturday."

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Maranatha Starters: 0- Willette, 3- Morrison, 5- Graham, 7- Garren, 8- Bishop (C), 11- Torres, 16- Hassenplug (C), 17- Prigge, 19- Donough, 20- Herrera, 21- Secor

STATS

• Katelyn Morrison: first start of the season
• Gabrielle Torres: first start of the season
• Mallory Willette: 5 saves in the loss
• Last time: Maranatha tied with the Red Hawks 0-0 in double overtime at Ripon on September 14, 2021
• Series: Maranatha now trails in the all-time series against Ripon 1-10-2

OPPONENTS

• Ripon competes in the Midwest Conference (NCAA DIII)

NEXT

The Sabercats stay home and take on Monmouth (Ill.), Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Follow along at mbusabercats.com/schedule.