St. Paul, MN (NSUWolves.com) [FRI]– The Northern State University women’s soccer team took down Concordia-St. Paul, 2-1 in NSIC action. Eva Larson broke the game open with a goal along with Megan Fastenau sealing the win in the second half for the Wolves.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 2, CSP 1
Records: NSU 3-2-2 (2-0-1 NSIC), CSP 3-2-2 (1-2 NSIC)
Attendance:547
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State broke the game open at the 35 minute mark with a goal by Eva Larson; Jaylee Hofer and Deshani Peters both a record assist on the play
- Megan Fastenau extended the Wolves lead with a goal at the 52 minute mark off a penalty kick
- Concordia-St. Paul responded back with a goal in the final five minute of the match to trail by one
- The NSU defense held CSP to only two shots-on-goal in the match
- The Wolves tallied seven fouls to the Golden Bears eight
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Megan Fastenau: 1 goal
Eva Larson: 1 goal
Kailyn Poppen: 2 shots, 1 shot-on-goal
Deshani Peters: 1 assist
Jaylee Hofer: 1 assist
Alexus Townsend: 1 save
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THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 2, WSU 1
Records: NSU 3-3-2 (2-1-1 NSIC), WSU 2-3-1 (1-3 NSIC)
Attendance: 278
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Winona State started the match strong with a goal in the first 13 minutes to take the lead
- Megan Fastenau tied the match up at the 19 minute mark with a goal assisted by Lauren Youngquist
- The Warriors broke the tie at the 27 minute mark with a goal to lead by one
- Northern State was out shot by Winona State 8-6
- Elinor Sayers recorded three saves in 45 minutes of play
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Megan Fastenau: 1 goal
Eva Larson: 1 shot-on-goal
Lauren Youngquist: assist
Jaylee Hofer: shot-on-goal
Elinor Sayers: 3 saves
UP NEXT
Northern State returns home for Gypsy Day’s to face off against the University of Sioux Falls and Wayne State. The matchups are set for Friday, October 4 at 6 p.m. against the Cougars and Sunday, October 6 at 1 p.m. against the Wildcats.