Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) [FRI] – The Northern State University soccer team started the weekend off hot, defeating Winona State from the Athletic & Recreation Fields. The 2-1 victory saw Kelsey Selden and Paige Johnson led the Wolves offense as the goal scorers.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 2, WSU 1
Records: NSU 4-2 (3-0 NSIC), WSU 1-3-2 (0-2-1 NSIC)
Attendance: 683
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Kelsey Selden tallied her second goal of the season in the first half, kick starting the Wolves offense; Mia Zagorski assisted on the play
- Paige Johnson kept the pressure on the Warriors after a goal at the 36-minute mark, while Zagorski notched her second assist of the evening on the play
- The Warriors responded back with a goal by Grace Seim at the 38-minute mark
- The Wolves fended off a number of Warrior attacks in the contest with Winona State out-shooting Northern 10-6 in total shots and 6-4 in shots on goal
- Alexus Townsend tallied four saves in her fourth win of the season
- Each team recorded four corner kicks, while the Warriors tallied eight fouls to the Wolves five
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Kelsey Selden: 1 goal, 1 shot-on-goal
- Paige Johnson: 1 goal, 1 shot-on-goal
- Mia Zagorski: 2 assists
- Alexus Townsend: 5 saves
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Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) [SUN] – The Northern State University soccer team ended the weekend with a tie against Concordia-St. Paul from the Athletic & Recreation Fields on Sunday afternoon.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 0, CSP 0
Records: NSU 4-2-1 (3-0-1 NSIC), CSP 3-3-2 (1-1-2 NSIC)
Attendance: 381
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State defense started strong against Concordia-St Paul’s attacks as Alexus Townsend tallied four saves in the first half
- The Wolves offense attacked early in the second half, with Hannah Smith tallying a shot-on-goal in the first 30 seconds
- As the clock ticked down in the second, Calista Kocmick attacked with a shot-on-goal, however the CSP keep tallied the save
- The Wolves fended off several Golden Bears attacks in the contest with Concordia-St Paul out-shooting Northern 15-4 in total shots and 7-2 in shots on goal
- Northern State recorded two corner kicks to the opponent’s five, while the Golden Bears tallied ten fouls to the Wolves two
- Alexus Townsend held CSP scoreless with seven saves in her fourth shutout of the season
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Hannah Smith: 1 shot-on-goal
- Calista Kocmick: 2 shots, 1 shot-on-goal
- Alexus Townsend: 7 saves, shutout
NEXT UP
Northern State is set to match-up against Wayne State and the University of Sioux Falls on the road next weekend. Kickoff times are set for 3 p.m. on Friday in Wayne and 1 p.m. on Sunday in Sioux Falls.