By Mark DeHaan

The Calvin women's soccer team played its final contest of a four game home stand on Tuesday afternoon, welcoming the Belles of Saint Mary's to Zuidema Field.

For the third game in a row, it was the visiting team coming out on top by a score of 1-0, as a single goal by Saint Mary's in the second half proved to be the difference.

In the first half, Calvin saw the majority of the possession while outshooting the Belles 8-2.

Calvin did not have any strong chances on frame, however, forcing the Saint Mary's keeper into just two routine saves in the first half.

At the break, the Knights also held a 3-0 advantage in corner kicks.

After halftime, Calvin saw its best opportunity for a goal come in the 52nd minute. A cross was put into the center of the box by a Knights attacker which found the foot of sophomore Carly Veenstra. Veenstra's ensuing shot was saved the Belles goalie, and the game remained scoreless.

In the 66th minute, the goal drought came to an end. Saint Mary's forward Erin Mishu was the recipient of a well-placed cross which she headed into the back of the net which gave the Belles a one goal advantage.

In the remaining 24 minutes, Calvin could not put any shots on goal, and the Knights fell to Saint Mary's by the score of 1-0.

Calvin outshot the Belles 11-6 for the game while also holding a 4-1 edge in corner kicks for the ball game.

The loss drops the Knights to 1-5 overall and 0-3 in conference play. Saint Mary's improves to 3-5 overall and 1-2 in the league.

On Saturday, Calvin travels to Albion to continue its MIAA schedule. Kickoff is slated for noon against the Britons.