McKenzie, Tenn. The Bethel Lady Wildcats fought hard against No. 16 Martin Methodist Wednesday afternoon at Bethel's Soccer Complex but could not overcome two RedHawk second period tallies and fell 3-1.

Mor Efraim's score in the 10^th minute of play gave MMU a 1-0 lead but Bethel's Jana Horvat on an assist from Katy Hemmingway tied the contest in the 22^nd minute of play. The teams went to the half tied but any hopes of a Bethel upset was spoiled by Yalu Borbolla and Efraim who scored the second period goals for the visitors.

Martin Methodist outshot Bethel 13-4 in the contest and had a 7-2 advantage on shots on goal.

MMU improved to 9-3 overall and 2-0 in the conference. Bethel fell to 7-4 overall and 2-1 in the league.

The two squads meet again in Pulaski October 23. Bethel is back in action Saturday at home against Freed-Hardeman at 1 p.m. The Lady Wildcats beat FHU earlier in the season 4-0 in Henderson.