THE RUNDOWN
The top-ranked DBU Women's Soccer team suffered their first setback of the 2025 season on Tuesday night, falling 2–0 to Midwestern State at Patriot Soccer Field. The defeat ends the Patriots' 16-game win streak and marks their first loss since last year's NCAA Tournament.

DBU appeared to strike early when Chandler Wheat found the back of the net in the fifth minute, but the goal was waved off after an offsides call on the freshman forward. Just two minutes later, the Mustangs capitalized on a set piece opportunity as Lillia Besedin headed home the opening goal off a free kick.

The Patriots controlled much of the second half, applying relentless pressure on the Mustang defense and outshooting MSU 14–5 over the final 45 minutes. In the 84th minute, McKenna Vela's strike ricocheted off the crossbar, narrowly missing the equalizer. One minute later, MSU's Nyxalee Munoz added a second goal from close range to seal the upset.

THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
• The loss is DBU's first at home since November 18, 2023, when they fell to UCCS in the NCAA Second Round.
• DBU was held scoreless for the first time since September 12, 2024, in a 0–0 draw with MSU Denver.
• DBU outshot the Mustangs, 21-6.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS
9 - DBU earned nine corner kicks to just one for MSU.
5 -  McKenna Vela led the Patriot attack with five shots.
2 - The two goals are the most conceded by DBU this season.
 
UP NEXT
DBU will host the Lone Star Conference Semifinals on Thursday, November 13th at Patriot Soccer Field.

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