Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) [FRI] – An early lead by the Northern State women’s soccer team led them to shutout the University of Sioux Falls, 2-0. The Wolves notched their two goals in the first 12 minutes of the game to seal the win.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 2, USF 0
Records: NSU 4-3-2 (4-1-1 NSIC), USF 0-8 (0-4 NSIC)
Attendance:638
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State was on the attack first with a goal by Sophie Taylor at the 5 minute mark with Chloe Voss recording the assist on the play
- Voss kept the Wolves offense hot, finding the back of the net at the 12 minute mark assisted by Megan Fastenau
- The match concluded with a scoreless second half for the Wolves to take the win
- Northern State held Sioux Falls to only five shots on the day while recording 14 shots
- NSU tallied ten corner kicks to the USF one
- In the goal box for the Wolves was Alexus Townsend with three saves on the night
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Chloe Voss: 1 goal, 1 assist
- Sophie Taylor: 1 goal, 2 shots
- Megan Fastenau: 1 assist, 1 shot
- Alexus Townsend: 3 saves
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Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) [SUN] – The Northern State women’s soccer team rallied back in the second half to tie against Wayne State, 1-1 Sunday afternoon. On a pass by Alexis Phillips, Eva Larson connected with the net to tie the game late in the final 14 minutes of the game.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 1, WSC 1
Records: NSU 4-3-3 (3-1-2 NSIC), WSC 4-3-3 (3-1-2 NSIC)
Attendance:539
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Wayne State was on the offensive early with a goal at the 18 minute mark
- Northern State was unable to find the back of the goal as they tallied four shot-on-goals in the first half
- A late rally by the Wolves led to Eva Larson finding the net at the 76 minute mark to tie the game; Alexis Phillips recorded the assist on the play
- NSU was out shot by WSC, 15-7 with only falling short in shot-on-goals by three, 9-6
- In the 18 yard box for Northern State was Alexus Townsend as she recorded eight saves
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Eva Larson: 1 goal, 2 shots-on-goal
- Alexis Phillips: 2 shots, 1 shot-on-goal, 1 assist
- Lauren Carpenter: 1 shot-on-goal
- Lauren Youngquist: 1 shot-on-goal
- Sophie Taylor: 1 shot-on-goal
- Alexus Townsend: 8 saves
UP NEXT
Northern Statereturns home to take on Bemidji State and Minnesota Crookston. Kick-offs are set for 5:30 p.m. on Friday, October 11 against the Beavers and 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 13 against the Golden Eagles.