PORTSMOUTH, Ohio -- A goal in each half for the Bluefield College women's soccer team lead the Lady Rams to a 2-0 win over former Mid-South Conference foe Shawnee State, Tuesday afternoon, as the team begins to find its stride with the season winding down.

The win moves Bluefield to 3-8-2 on the year, and an unbeaten 3-0-1 in its last four outings.Meanwhile, Shawnee State drops to 6-8 on the season but dropped just its second loss at home of the season (4-2).

Bluefield controlled possession early and fired the first two shots of the game in the 11th and 13th minutes. Not long after, Whitney Browning scored her first goal of the season. The sophomore dribbled across the box, found space to make a quick turn and sent the ball to the back of the net in the 22nd minute.

At the end of the first half, BC held a 4-3 advantage in shots. All four attempts were on frame, while none of the host's three shots were on target.

Bluefield continued its offensive effort in the second half, while Shawnee State began to put shots on goal. Keeper Brandi Anderson held the Lady Rams' lead though, making three saves within the first 15 minutes of the stanza.

An attack by Browning led to BC's second goal as well, as she drew a foul in the box on SSU keeper Mollie King. Tori Doyle stepped up for the penalty kick and converted, giving Bluefield a 2-0 advantage in the 72nd minute.

Shawnee picked up its pressure and recorded the next four shots in the contest, with the two on-frame being saved by Anderson.

Bluefield added several shots late in the game, but more importantly held Shawnee to no attempts over the final 14 minutes of play to secure the 2-0 shutout.

"Tonight's game was a really nice team effort," remarked second-year head coach Tom Price. "Brandi played great in goal, the back four did a great job and it was a nice effort from all the girls. We feel really good about our game right now. We're turning things around and looking to build momentum going into November. We're pretty excited."

BC held the 12-11 advantage in shots, along with holding an 8-5 edge in shots on goal.

Anderson closed the game wtih five saves to secure the clean sheet. King made six saves in the defeat.

Bluefield's attack also displayed in its corner kicks, as they owned a 6-2 margin. 

The squad returns to action on Saturday with its Senior Day. Kickoff against West Virginia Tech is slated for 7 p.m.