PELLA – A nonconference battle with Central got away from the Rams late in a 3-0 women's soccer loss Saturday at Kuyper Athletics Complex.
 
The Rams (1-5-1) managed only four shots – all in the second half – although stayed within striking distance deep into the contest.
 
Central (3-2-1) broke open a 1-0 lead with two goals over the final 20 minutes.
 
Freshman Sabrina Ibanez kept the Rams close with nine saves over 61 minutes. She allowed one goal early in the first half. Krystin Kamrath finished the match at goalkeeper and tallied three saves.
 
Georgia James, Kylie Hard and Sanne Croes each had one shot on goal for Cornell. The Dutch attempted 22 total shots, 14 after intermission.
  
Coming up – The Rams are back on the road Sunday for a 1 p.m. match against Carleton in Northfield, Minn.