Wolves & Mankato Battle To 1-1 Draw

Aberdeen, S.D. (NSUWolves.com) – Through a fierce battle, Northern State and No. 10 Minnesota State tied in Friday NSIC action. Calista Kocmick scored the goal for the Wolves in the 1-1 contest.

THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 1, MSU 1
Records: NSU 6-3-5 (5-1-5 NSIC), MSU 9-1-5 (7-0-4 NSIC)
Attendance: 357

HOW IT HAPPENED 

  • The two teams played 45 minutes of scoreless soccer to open the match
  • Northern State started the attack early in the second half with Calista Kocmick scoring a goal at the 47-minute mark, giving NSU the lead
  • Minnesota State responded back with the game-tying goal in the final five minutes of play
  • Neither team was able to connect with the decisive score and the contest ended in a tie, the second straight for the Wolves against the Mavericks
  • Alexus Townsend recorded seven saves in the contest
  • The Wolves were out-shot by the Mavericks 24-10, with each team notching eight shots-on-goal

NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS 

  • Calista Kocmick: 1 goal
  • Kelsey Selden: 3 shots-on-goal
  • Hannah Smith: 3 shots, 1 shot-on-goal
  • Alexus Townsend: 7 saves

NEXT UP
Northern State is set to head back on the road next Friday and Sunday at Southwest Minnesota State and Augustana University. Kick-off times are set for 5 p.m. on October 27th from Marshall and 1 p.m. on October 29th from Sioux Falls.