Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) [FRI] – The Northern State women’s soccer team fell to Bemidji State, 1-0 Friday evening. The Beavers offense came out strong in the second half to take the win while the Wolves offense was unable to connect with the net as Megan Fastenau recorded two shots-on-goal.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 0, BSU 1
Records: NSU 4-4-3 (3-2-2 NSIC), BSU 7-3 (5-1 NSIC)
Attendance:395
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Bemidji State offense was strong in the first half with 11 shots to the Northern State five
- Megan Fastenau notched two shot-on-goals in the first half, but was unable to break through the Beavers’ defense
- After a scoreless first half, BSU connected on a set piece in the first ten minutes to take the lead
- Alexus Townsend recorded nine saves against ten shot-on-goals in the match
- The Wolves recorded eight fouls to the Beavers 11 on the night
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Megan Fastenau: 3 shots, 2 shots-on-goal
- Chloe Voss: 2 shots
- Alexus Townsend: 9 saves
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Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) [SUN] – A powerful offense led the Northern State University women’s soccer team to a 3-0 shutout win against Minnesota Crookston. The Wolves took control early in the game with Sophie Taylor finding the back of the net while holding the Golden Eagles to only five shots in the match.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 3, UMC 0
Records: NSU 5-4-3 (4-2-2 NSIC), UMC 1-8-2 (1-5-1 NSIC)
Attendance:395
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Northern State offense started the game off strong as Sophie Taylor found the back of the net off her head to take the lead; Eva Larson recorded the assist on the play
- In the second half, Abby Missman found a hole through the Minnesota Crookston defense to extend the lead by two
- Lauren Youngquist connected on a pass by Lauren Carpenter for a goal at the 87 minute mark
- The Wolves outshot the Golden Eagles, 18-5 while only allowing one shot-on-goal
- In addition, NSU tallied eight corner kicks to the UNC one
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Sophie Taylor: 1 goal, 1 shot-on-goal, 3 shots
- Lauren Youngquist: 1 goal, 3 shots-on-goal
- Abby Missman: 1 goal, 2 shots-on-goal, 3 shots
- Chloe Voss: 4 shots, 2 shots-on-goal
UP NEXT
Northern Stateheads north to take on Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud State. Kick-offs are slated for Friday, October 18 at 6 p.m. from Duluth, Minnesota against the Bulldogs and Sunday, October 20 at 2 p.m. from St. Cloud Minnesota against the Huskies.