SAINT PAUL, MINN.—The Hamline University men's soccer team traveled to cross-town rival Northwestern University (Minn.) in a rare Monday-night affair. The Pipers dropped their third-straight match after leading at halftime, as Koby Wesselink's goal in the 86th minute propelled Northwestern (Minn.) to a 2-1 victory.

The Pipers fall to 0-3 while Northwestern improves to 1-1.

Northwestern 2, Hamline 1

The Pipers maintained a 1-0 halftime lead after Alex Rouse notched his first goal of the season in the 18th minute, assisted by Jake Sullivan. The Eagles found the net on two occasions within the final 20:00 as Cole Alfrey converted a header off Justin Ross's pass in the 74th minute to make the score 1-1 before Wesselink's game-winner in the 86th minute.

Both teams notched six shots.

Luke Rimington notched one save over 90:00 in net for Hamline, while Austin Gunkel also tallied a save over that time.

The Pipers will return to action on Wednesday, September 8 at Bethany Lutheran. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m.