Bemidji, MN (NSUWolves.com) [FRI] – The Northern State University soccer team was unable to avoid the shutout by Drury University losing, 3-0. The Panthers were able to capitalize on three goals; all three goals came in the second half.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 0, DU 3
Records: NSU 0-1, DU 1-0
Attendance: 174
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State was on the attack first with a shot by Alexis Phillips but was saved at the 11 minute mark
- After a scoreless first half, Drury University took the lead in the first four minutes of the second half
- DU stayed on the offensive adding two goals to lead by three in the second half
- The Wolves were tied in the first half in shots 7-7, but fell behind in the second half to the Panthers 10-1
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Alexis Phillips: 3 shots, 2 shots-on-goal
Chloe Voss: 1 shot-on-goal
Kylie Albert: 1 shot-on-goal
Alexus Townsend: 5 saves
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Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) [SUN] – A powerful offense from both sides lead to the Northern State women’s soccer team to tie with Missouri Western State, 1-1 Sunday afternoon. Megan Fastenau found the net early in the first half, but the Griffons responded back with a penalty kick goal.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 1, MWS 1
Records: NSU 0-1-1, MWS 1-0-1
Attendance: 381
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State was on the attack early in the game as Megan Fastenau scored a goal at the 11 minute mark; Eva Larson recorded the assist on the play
- Missouri Western State tied the game up at the 37 minute mark with a goal from a penalty kick
- The Wolves defense came out strong in the second half as Alexus Townsend tallied five saves
- The match-up concluded with a scoreless second half as NSU notched six shots to the MWS seven
- The Griffons recorded 16 fouls to the Wolves’ five in the contest
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Megan Fastenau: 1 goal, 2 shots-on-goal
Eva Larson: 1 assist
Deshani Peters: 2 shots-on-goal
Elinor Sayers: 3 saves
Alexus Townsend: 5 saves
UP NEXT
Northern State hits the road Friday, September 13 to take on Emporia State from Bismarck, N.D. for a non-conference match-up. The Wolves return home to open the NISC regular season against Minnesota Duluth on Sunday, September 15.