Wolves Battle Tough Against NSIC’s Elite

Posted on October 15, 2023 by - Sports

Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State University soccer team was unable to fend off the St. Cloud State offense in Friday night’s NSIC match. The Huskies capitalized off of two goals in the first half, taking the 2-1 win over the Wolves in their first NSIC loss of 2023.

THE QUICK DETAILS

Final Score: NSU 1, SCSU  2

Records: NSU 6-3-3 (5-1-3 NSIC), SCSU 10-2-1 (7-1-1 NSIC)

Attendance: 113

HOW IT HAPPENED 

  • The St. Cloud State offense was on the gas early, scoring a goal in the first 15 minutes of the game
  • Northern State responded back with a corner kick goal by Hannah Smith at the 29-minute mark
  • The Huskies kept the pressure on the Wolves wither their second and ultimately the game winning goal late in the first half
  • Northern State out-shot St. Cloud State, 15-7, while both teams recorded four shots-on-goal
  • NSU notched eight fouls to SCSU’s ten fouls

NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS 

  • Hannah Smith: 1 goal, 1 shot-on-goal
  • Megan Fastenau: 4 shots, 1 shot-on-goal
  • Lauren Youngquist: 2 shots-on-goal
  • Alexus Townsend: 2 saves

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Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – Through a fierce battle the Northern State women’s soccer team drew a 2-2 tie against Minnesota Duluth. The tie saw Brooke Dunham score the game tying goal in the final few minutes of the match.

THE QUICK DETAILS

Final Score: NSU 2, UMD 2

Records: NSU 6-3-4 (5-1-4 NSIC), UMD 4-5-5 (3-3-4 NSIC)

Attendance: 382

HOW IT HAPPENED 

  • The Minnesota Duluth offense was on the attack early, scoring a goal at the 15-minute mark
  • The Bulldogs capitalized off a penalty kick to extend their lead, 2-0
  • Northern State cut Minnesota Duluth’s lead in half with Kelsey Selden scoring a goal at the 43-minute mark; Lauren Youngquist notched the assist on the play
  • The Wolves made one final attack on the Bulldogs as Brooke Dunham scored the game tying goal in the final few minutes; Hannah Smith tallied the assist on the play
  • Alexus Townsend led the Wolves defense notching four saves in the contest
  • Northern State out-shot Minnesota Duluth, 17-10 in total shots and 7-6 in shots-on-goal
  • NSU notched ten fouls to UMD’s 12 fouls

NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS 

  • Brooke Dunham: 1 goal, 1 shot-on-goal
  • Kelsey Selden: 1 goal, 1 shot-on-goal
  • Hannah Smith: 5 shots, 3 shots-on-goal, 1 assist
  • Megan Fastenau: 3 shots, 1 shot-on-goal
  • Alexus Townsend: 4 saves

NEXT UP

Northern State is set to match-up against Minnesota State to end their home stretch. Kickoff time is set for 5 p.m. on Friday, October 20 from the Athletic & Recreation Fields.

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