SALINA, KAN. – The University of Saint Mary women's soccer team suffered their first conference loss to Kansas Wesleyan University 2-1 Wednesday night on the road.

The Spires are now 3-3-1 on the season, and 1-1-1 KCAC.

Kansas Wesleyan took the first shots of the game, one missing wide, and the other was snagged by Lauryn Airy to deny the Coyotes the goal. After a foul on KWU, Natasha Webster took the team's first shot of the game that would miss just wide.

At the 20:19 mark of the first half, Emily Wilson put Saint Mary up 1-0 after she kicked it passed the goalie, with the assist from Amanda Martin. KWU would tie the game up, and then take the lead shortly after with a corner kick that bent in over Airy.

In the second half, Wilson took a shot that was saved by the goalie. KWU was able to hold on defensively the rest of the way, to give the Spires their first conference loss of the season.

Saint Mary had six shots total, three on goal. Bailey Zinser, Kadejah Ross, and Webster each took one shot. Wilson led the team with two shots, both on goal. Airy led with four saves and Emilie Korenek had two saves in goal.

Next up, the Spires return to Berkel Memorial Stadium on Oct. 5 where they will take on York College on Homecoming day. The first kick is set for 5:30 p.m.