Marshall, MN (NSUWolves.com) – Northern State women’s soccer took down Southwest Minnesota State 2-0 in Friday NSIC action. The Wolves made it back in the win column for the first time in 20 days going 0-1-3 since October 7.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 2, SMSU 0
Records: NSU 7-3-5 (6-1-5 NSIC), SMSU 4-10-1 (4-7-1 NSIC)
Attendance: 111
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State scored first of two goals at the 14-minute mark, Chloe Voss’s first of her career assisted by both Megan Fastenau and Ella Blake
- The NSU defense held strong, allowing only three shots through the first half
- The Wolves extended their lead in the second half on a Voss to Hannah Smith goal; the pairs first goal assist connection of the 2023 season
- Alexus Townsend recorded seven saves in the contest and tallied her sixth shut-out of the season
- Northern State out-shot Southwest Minnesota State 12-8 in total shots and 9-7 in shots-on-goal
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Chloe Voss: 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots-on-goal
- Hannah Smith: 1 goal, 6 shots-on-goal
- Alexus Townsend: 7 saves, shut-out win
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Sioux Falls S.D. (NSUWolves.com) – Northern State women’s soccer shut-out Augustana University, 1-0 on Sunday. The shut-out saw Megan Fastenau score the game winning goal for the Wolves, her sixth goal of the season. Northern held down the third place standing with the win, sitting with 26 conference points heading into the final week of the regular season.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 1, AU 0
Records: NSU 8-3-5 (7-1-5 NSIC), AU 9-5-3 (7-4-2 NSIC)
Attendance: 182
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The two teams played 60 minutes of scoreless soccer to open the contest
- Northern State held off numerous attacks by Augustana, defending six shots in the second half
- Megan Fastenau broke through hitting the back of the net at the 77-minute mark
- The Wolves defense was led by Alexus Townsend with six saves in her seventh shut-out of 2023
- Northern was out-shot by Augustana in total shots, 17-8, and shots-on-goal 8-5
- NSU tallied six fouls to Augie’s 13
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Megan Fastenau: 1 goal, 2 shots, 1 shot-on-goal
- Hannah Smith: 3 shots, 2 shots-on-goal
- Alexus Townsend: 6 saves, shut-out win
NEXT UP
Northern State makes their way back to Aberdeen for their final regular season game to face off against University of Mary on Thursday. Kick-off time is set for 5:30 p.m. from the Athletic & Recreation Fields.