The sight of a Raven taking a corner kick wasn’t good for the Wildcats as Benedictine College scored two goals that way to beat the Baker University women’s soccer team 2-1 Wednesday in Atchison.

Head coach Nate Houser said the goals were the result of defensive breakdowns.

“They caught us standing still on both goals,” Houser said. “We didn’t do our jobs on either one.”

The first Benedictine goal came within the first five minutes of the game when a Raven headed it past sophomore goalkeeper Pam Brumit. Soon after, the Ravens added their second goal of the game when another corner kick was deflected into the net.

Houser said he was disappointed with the effort of his team in the first half.

“We basically got out-worked in the first half,” Houser said. “We needed to get a good result, and we came out flat.”

Freshman midfielder Mikayla Medlock agreed with Houser’s assessment of the team’s play.

“We were a step slow in the first half,” Medlock said. “We didn’t have much intensity to start the game.”

With the second half whistle, the Wildcats turned up their play and got back into the game, Houser said.

Just five minutes into the second half, sophomore forward Sara Matthews found the net to get Baker on the board.

Freshman midfielder Jessica Schrock said the Wildcats dominated the second half but just couldn’t complete a comeback.

“We had chances in the second half, but we just couldn’t take advantage of our opportunities,” Schrock said.

Houser said he was pleased with the fight of his team in the second half, but mystified why it didn’t have it from the start of the game.

“We had a very good second half,” Houser said. “But it’s frustrating (Benedictine) had nothing to gain, and we had everything.”

With the loss, the Wildcats eliminated themselves from postseason contention.

Some Baker players weren’t completely disappointed with the loss.

“I’m not disappointed in the effort we gave,” Medlock said. “We played hard.”

Freshman defender Brittney Schaumburg said the second half left the team with a good feeling as it looks toward next season.

“The second half was a good way to end the season on a positive note,” Schaumburg said. “We didn’t win, but now we have something to build on for next year.”