The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association-leading Hope College women's soccer team lost 1-0 at Kalamazoo on Tuesday.

It was the Flying Dutch's first defeat in seven league matches.

Hope (7-3 overall) remained atop the MIAA standings with a 6-1 league record. The Flying Dutch are five points ahead of second-place Kalamazoo (7-2-1, 4-2-1 MIAA).

Senior goalie Kat Dickson of Grayslake, Illinois (Grayslake Central HS), made three saves for Hope.

The Flying Dutch outshot Kalamazoo by a 17-7 margin, including eight shots on goal.

Hope returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Calvin. Kickoff is noon.