Duluth, MN (NSUWolves.com) [FRI]– The Northern State women’s soccer team took the win in the final minutes against Minnesota Duluth, 2-1. Megan Fastenau broke the game open early in the second half while also scoring the game winning goal in the final five minutes.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 2, UMD 1
Records: NSU 6-4-3 (5-2-2 NSIC), UMD 1-10-1 (1-7-1 NSIC)
Attendance:150
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Northern State offense kicked off the game with five shots in the first half with Jaylee Hofer recording two shot-on-goals
- After a scoreless first half, Megan Fastenau found the back of the net at the 67 minute mark
- The Bulldogs responded back at the 78 minute mark to tie the game
- In the final five minutes of the match, Fastenau scored to take the lead for NSU
- The Wolves recorded seven shot-on-goals to the Bulldogs three
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Megan Fastenau: 2 goals
- Erin Day: 2 shot-on-goals
- Jaylee Hofer: 2 shot-on-goals
- Alexus Townsend: 2 saves
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St. Cloud, MN (NSUWolves.com) [SUN]– The Northern State University women’s soccer team was unable to stop the late comeback against St. Cloud State, losing 2-1. Kailyn Poppen broke the game open in the second half with a goal, but the Wolves defense was unable to defend the powerful Huskie offense.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 1, SCSU 2
Records: NSU 6-5-3 (5-3-2 NSIC), SCSU 8-2-4 (5-4-1 NSIC)
Attendance:326
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Northern State and St. Cloud State offenses ended the first half scoreless with three shots each
- Kailyn Poppen open the game up for the Wolves in the second half with a goal to take the lead at the 51 minute mark
- The Huskies responded back to tie the game at the 66 minute mark
- At the 68 minute mark, SCSU broke through the NSU defense to take the lead
- The Wolves trailed behind the Huskies in shots, 12-9
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Kailyn Poppen: 1 goal
- Lauren Youngquist: 1 shot-on-goal
- Alexis Phillips: 2 shots, 1 shot-on-goal
- Alexus Townsend: 3 saves
UP NEXT
Northern Stateis back on the road north to take on Minnesota State. Kick-off is slated for Sunday, October 27 at 1 p.m. against the Mavericks.