Western Kentucky’s women’s soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to visiting Vanderbilt on Friday at the WKU Soccer Complex.

An early goal in the seventh minute from Vanderbilt gave the visitors a 1-0 victory. WKU nearly pulled even on several occasions throughout the second half, but failed to get the tying goal. 

Vanderbilt jumped ahead just over six minutes into the match, taking a 1-0 lead on Olivia Simmons’ shot just in front of the goal. Set up by Madison Elwell’s corner kick, the ball bounced around inside the box as WKU’s defenders attempted to clear away the threat. The Commodores’ Rebecca Rossett settled the ball and Simmons fired her chance past WKU goalkeeper Allison Leone.  

In goal, Leone made one save in each half to keep the Lady Toppers within one. Vanderbilt’s Kaitlyn Fahrner made one save to earn the shutout victory.

WKU will conclude the non-conference portion of its 2017 schedule on Sunday, hosting Samford at 1 p.m. Admission is free.