FAYETTE, Mo. - In a top-15 clash among NAIA powerhouses, No. 13 Grace's women's soccer team lost on the road to No. 11 Central Methodist on Saturday.

Grace was shorthanded, missing its top-two leading goalscorers, and the Lady Lancers (11-5-1) were unable to get on the scoreboard in the defeat.

The first half was evenly played with CMU holding a slight 5-3 advantage in shot attempts. Erin Crew, Amber Meade and Danae Moriarty each tried a shot before halftime for Grace.

The Eagles (15-3) managed to get on the scoreboard in the 25th minute, the only goal produced before halftime.

The score remained 1-0 until the final minutes. The Eagles found an insurance goal in the 87th minute, resulting in the final 2-0 scoreline.

Bethany Blackwood made six saves as Grace's goalkeeper.

The Lady Lancers do not have another match scheduled this spring at this point. Grace is headed for a likely NAIA National Championship appearance this spring; the first match of the NAIA tournament will be held April 15.

Grace has already had a memorable season, reaching the championship game of the Crossroads League Tournament and the NCCAA National Championships. Grace's five losses have all come to ranked opponents.