DES MOINES, IOWA - Freshman Megan Fisher (Ankeny, Iowa/Ankeny) bent a free kick into goal in the 39th minute (39:28) to score what proved to be the game-winning goal in Drake's 1-0 women's soccer victory over Wyoming on Sunday (Sept. 19) at Drake Stadium.

The tally propelled the Bulldogs' ledger to 5-2-2 on the year, while dropping the Cowgirls to 5-5 overall.

"The turf was slick this afternoon so it made for a fast game," Drake head coach Lindsey Horner commented.  "We were able to get hold of the ball and be dangerous off the dribble or from service out wide in the first 75 minutes.  The movement and organization of our backs defensively was efficient, until the end when we made the game harder than it needed to be as well losing our composure a little."

Wyoming outshot Drake on the afternoon, 13-7, led by a game-high four shots from Ellen McCormick.

Fisher directed the Bulldog' attack with a team-best two shots.

Freshman Kalena Litch (Northfield, Minn./Wayzata) recorded seven saves for Drake, while Courtney Merkle collected three stops for the Cowgirls.

"Wyoming gained momentum and we were rather fortunate it couldn't capitalize on its chances to close the game," Horner said.  "We gain both experience and confidence from today's game.  Overall, this was a great weekend for us and we're looking forward to North Dakota State on Thursday and starting league play with Evansville next Sunday."

The Bulldogs continue their homestand hosting North Dakota State on Thursday (Sept. 23) at the Cownie Soccer Complex starting at 7:00 p.m.