WATERTOWN, Wis. - The Red Hawks played even with Maranatha Baptist for the first 46 minutes of Thursday's game. In the end though, Maranatha (5-5) got the best of Ripon (2-5-1), winning 2-0. with two second half goals.

The first of the two goals came in the 46th minute on a Julie Muse goal, which she took unassisted. Twelve minutes later, Maranatha was on the board once again on a goal by Emily Dow, which also came unassisted. After that insurance goal, Maranatha played tough defense, to assure themselves of a shutout.

Maranatha outshot Ripon 20-9, while also winning the corner kicks 3-2. Ripon's Abby Bartell saved 13 shots on the day, while Maranatha goalkeeper Autumn Byers recorded six saves of her own.

The Red Hawks will be back in action on Saturday with another non-conference game, as they'll travel to UW-Platteville for a 7:00 game under the lights. They will then pick up conference play once again beginning with their Wednesday game against St. Norbert.