MERIDIAN – Three second half goals allowed Meridian to pull away from Northwest on Tuesday afternoon, as the Rangers dropped a 4-1 decision to the Eagles to close out a two-match road swing.

Northwest (0-3) remained winless on the season, while Meridian picked up its first win to improve to 1-3 overall.

Meridian led 1-0 at halftime, due to an own goal scored in the 22nd minute. The Eagles then added to their lead less than a minute into the second half, as Tresor Kobea connected with Josh Cochran to back the Rangers up with a 2-0 deficit.

The Rangers would cut into the deficit in the 53rd minute, as Fleurit Madjitoloum found Alex Ruedas in the 53rd minute, giving the freshman his first career goal.

Meridian made the celebration short-lived, however, as Hayden Brett scored off a header less than two minutes later, pushing the deficit back to two goals, 3-1.

Another own goal in the 62nd minute provided Meridian with a parting shot, setting the pace for the 4-1 final result.

Both teams finished almost even in the final shot tally, with the Rangers being outshot 16-13. Meridian, however, finished in favor 15-6 on shots-on-goal.

Logan Barham collected 11 saves in his first career start at goalkeeper.

Northwest will continue to seek its first win in Friday's non-division match against Andrew College (Ga.). The two teams will square off at 4 p.m. from Senatobia.