“Protect This House” / NSU Soccer Goes 2-0 Over Weekend

Posted on October 12, 2025 by - Sports

ABERDEEN, SD (NSUWolves.com) [FRI] – Northern State notched their second win of the year, first at home, 1-0 against the Cougars of Sioux Falls. The Wolves finished the outing with 14 shots (eight on goal), seven corners and three saves.

QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 1, USF 0
Records: NSU 2-6-2 (2-3-2, NSIC), USF 4-5-1 (2-4-1, NSIC)

HOW IT HAPPENED
Northern came out firing in the first half, recording nine shots and a goal while outshooting the Cougars 14-6 throughout the game
Lauren Carpenter found the net for the first time this season in the first 20 minutes of action and would finish the game with three shots (two on goal)
Jaylee Hofer (two shots on goal), Kennedi Gack (one shot on goal) and Deshani Peters all tallied two shots
Kailyn Poppen, Chloe Voss, Greta Brooks and Alexis Phillips all recorded a shot in the game
NSU’s three saves were tallied by Ilee Neemeyer, who made her third start of the season
USF’s Morgan Jost recorded seven saves in the Cougars’ loss

NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Lauren Carpenter: 1 goal, 3 shots, 2 on goal
Jaylee Hofer: 2 shots, 2 on goal
Kennedi Gack: 2 shots, 1 on goal
Ilee Neemeyer: 3 saves

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ABERDEEN, SD (NSUWolves.com) [SUN] – Northern State picked up their third win of the season with a 2-0 victory over Southwest Minnesota State. The Wolves finished the game with two goals, 19 shots (three on goal), one assist, two saves and six corner kicks.

QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 2, SMSU 0
Records: NSU 3-6-2 (3-3-2, NSIC), SMSU 2-9 (1-7, NSIC)

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • In the 2-0 win, both Alexis Phillips and Molly Felgate found the net in the second half
  • Phillips (one goal, two shots, one on goal) gave Northern State the initial lead with an assist by Kylie Albert before Felgate (one goal, two shots, one on goal) added another for good measure in the final minute of play
  • Chloe Voss and Albert led the dominant offensive charge for the Wolves, tallying three shots each, while Deshani Peters, Savannah Funk, Kennedi Gack, Phillips and Felgate earned two shots in the outing
  • Northern State finished with three shots on goal by Jaylee Hofer, Phillips and Felgate
  • Jada Backes had both of SMSU’s shots in the game, with Ilee Neemeyer stopping both for two saves

UP NEXT
Northern State will travel to Minot State to play the Beavers on Friday, with the starting time set for 5 p.m.

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