Wayne, NE (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State University soccer team started their weekend with a win, defeating Wayne State. The 1-0 victory saw Sophie Taylor score the game winning goal, assisted by Avery Blasdel.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 1, WSC 0
Records: NSU 5-2-1 (4-0-1 NSIC), WSC 4-4-1 (2-2-1 NSIC)
Attendance: 129
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State offense started their attack early as Brooke Dunham racked up 3 shots-on-goals within the first 27 minutes of the match
- The Wolves kept the pressure on Wayne State as Blasdel connected with Taylor for the pairs assist/goal combo of 2023 at the 34-minute mark
- The Wolves out-shot the Wildcat 12-4 in total shots, and 9-1 in shots-on-goal
- Northern State recorded five corner kicks to their opponent’s four
- Alexus Townsend tallied her fifth shutout of the season with one save
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Sophie Taylor: 1 goal, 2 shot-on-goal
- Brooke Dunham: 5 shots-on-goal
- Avery Blasdel: 1 assist
- Alexus Townsend: 1 save, shutout, win
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Sioux Falls, SD (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State University soccer team ended their weekend with a fierce battle against Sioux Falls, ultimately tying the Cougars. The contest was both teams second tie score in Northern Sun action.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 1, USF 1
Records: NSU 5-2-2 (4-0-2 NSIC), USF 1-5-2 (1-2-2 NSIC)
Attendance: 181
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Megan Fastenau broke the scoreless contest with a goal at the 50-minute mark, assisted by Avery Blasdel
- As time ticked down, Sioux Fall pressed one final attack as Sarah Miller scored the game tying goal, assisted by Addison Westermeyer
- Fastenau and Hannah Smith had a number of opportunities at the net with three shots-on-goal apiece, while Paige Johnson followed with two
- The Wolves out-shot the Cougars 12-2 in total shots and 10-2 in shots-on-goal
- In addition, Northern State held a wide lead over Sioux Falls in corner kicks, 12-1
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Megan Fastenau: 1 goal, 3 shots-on-goal
- Hannah Smith: 3 shots-on-goal
- Avery Blasdel: 1 assist
NEXT UP
Northern State is set to face off against Minnesota Crookston and Bemidji State on the road next weekend. Kickoff times are set for 3 p.m. on Friday in Crookston and 1 p.m. on Sunday in Bemidji.