NSU Soccer Defends Home Pitch With 2-0 Weekend

ABERDEEN, SD (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State University soccer team racked up their second win of the season defeating MSU Moorhead 1-0 in NSIC action on Friday. Megan Fastenau led the attack for the Wolves with four shots and the game winning goal.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 1, MSUM 0
Records: NSU 2-2 (1-0 NSIC), MSUM 1-4 (0-1 NSIC)
Attendance: 158
HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Northern State was on the attack with four shots in the first 15 minutes of play, racking up 14 total shots in the win
  • At the 19-minute mark, Megan Fastenau tallied her second goal of the season
  • Alexus Townsend grabbed her second shut-out of the season with one save
  • The Wolves maintained a wide lead over the Dragons in shots 14-8
  • Northern State lead MSU Moorhead in corner kicks 7-3, while the Dragons tallied ten fouls to the Wolves three
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
  • Megan Fastenau: 1 goal, 4 shots
  • Lauren Youngquist: 2 shots-on-goal
  • Calista Kocmick: 3 shots, 1 shot-on-goal
  • Kelsey Selden: 1 shot-on-goal

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THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 1, MINOT 0
Records: NSU 3-2 (2-0 NSIC), MINOT 4-2 (1-1 NSIC)
Attendance: 658

HOW IT HAPPENED 

  • The Northern State offense was rolling early with four shots in the first 15 minutes of play
  • The Wolves stayed on the attack in the first half as both Hannah Smith and Kelsey Selden tallied two shots each
  • Selden continued her pursuit in the second with a header goal at the 51-minute mark; assisted by Smith on a corner kick
  • The Wolves defense held off numerous attacks by Minot State, but managed to keep them scoreless throughout the game
  • Northern State led the first half in shots, 7-2 but feel short to Minot in the second half 8-5
  • The Wolves maintained a wide lead over the Beavers in Shots-On-Goal, 7-2
  • Northern State took the win over Minot State as Alexus Townsend tallied her third shutout

NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS 

  • Kelsey Selden: 1 goal, 2 shots-on-goal, 3 shots
  • Hannah Smith: 1 assist, 1 shot-on-goal, 2 shots
  • Calista Kocmick: 1 shot-on-goal, 2 shots
  • Alexus Townsend: 2 saves, shutout win

NEXT UP
Northern State is set to match up against Winona State in their home stretch, September 22. Kickoff time is set for 6 p.m. from the Athletic & Recreation Fields.