SENATOBIA – Although Northwest rallied from a 2-0 halftime deficit with three unanswered goals, the Lady Rangers were unable to complete the comeback in a 4-3 loss to Meridian on Tuesday afternoon.

Northwest fell to 1-3 overall while Meridian improved to 1-2-1 on the season.

Neither team scored over the first 38 minutes of the first half but both Northwest and Meridian traded shots back and forth, with the Lady Eagles holding a slight 10-9 advantage at halftime. Two of those shots came off goals from Skylar Spears and Brynn Boutwell late in the first half to give MCC the lead.

Less than three full minutes into the second half however, the Lady Rangers issued a response. Team assist leader Katelyn Rock finally got her name in the scoring column with a feed from Ally Bailey and another in the 59th minute off a deflection from the defender, tying the match at 2-2.

Northwest would finally take the lead in the 71st minute as an own goal deflected off a Meridian shoulder and into the net.

Even after losing the lead, Meridian showed no signs of backing down and responded just a short time later to tie the match at 3-3, thanks to an Emma Boswijk goal off a free kick. Bowijk would again make things happen for the Lady Eagles in the 82nd minute, connecting with Annsleigh Shelley for the game-winning score.

Northwest outshot Meridian 23-17 and 14-11 on goal. The Lady Rangers were also assessed with eight fouls in the loss.

Maggie Olive accounted for five of the Lady Rangers' seven saves in her second collegiate start. Brooklyn Hall notched seven of Meridian's 11 saves while also allowing all three Northwest goals.

Northwest resumes MACJC North Division competition on Friday at 1 p.m. at Holmes. Live stats will be available through nwccrangers.com