Second half set pieces proved costly for the Barton Community College women's soccer team Wednesday afternoon, dropping a 5-1 decision to Butler Community College at Cavanaugh Field in Great Bend.
The result drops the Cougars into fifth place in the Jayhawk standings at 4-5-0 and 7-6-0 overall, while the Grizzlies climb into second at 5-3-1 in league play, and 6-6-3 on the season. Barton will look to bounce back Saturday night with a 5:00 p.m. kickoff at Garden City Community College inside Broncbuster Stadium.
Barton battled evenly through the opening 45 minutes, matching Butler in both possession and opportunities. After the Grizzlies opened the scoring in the 8th minute, Katie Potter delivered the equalizer four minutes later, running down Sara Aguirre's perfectly placed ball behind the defense for her fourth goal of the season.
Playing into a steady south wind in the second half, the Cougars found themselves on the defensive end for much of the final period as Butler capitalized on a trio of set piece opportunities to pull away.
Aguirre led Barton with a team high four shots including three on target, while Potter added three attempts all on goal to pace the Cougars offensive attack. Between the posts, Leonie Chambe recorded four saves against the 10 Butler shots sent on frame.
SCORING SUMMARY
11:31: Katie Potter (4); Assist: Sara Aguirre (2)