MANKATO, MN (NSUWolves.com) – Northern State rounded out its 2026 soccer season today with a 1-0 loss to Pittsburg State in the first round of the 2026 Division II Women’s Soccer Championships. In 90 minutes of play, NSU picked up two shots, one shot on goal, seven saves and six fouls.
QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 0, PSU 1
Records: NSU 11-5-4 (9-3-3 NSIC), PSU 16-1-5 (7-0-5 MIAA)
Attendance: 211
HOW IT HAPPENED
- After six shots in the first half, the Gorillas finally got through on their seventh shot of the afternoon, sneaking past Audrey Burns for the only goal of the game in the 43rd minute of action
- After their previous outing of three goals and 20 shots, the Wolves couldn’t get their offense moving, tallying two shots in the loss
- Though Audrey Burns kept the Wolves within one goal, collecting seven saves, NSU was unable to mount a comeback
- Lauren Carpenter and Anaka Ott recorded NSU’s two shots in the loss, with Ott also tallying a shot on goal
- For Pittsburg State, Sammie Edwards recorded the game-winning goal, finishing the outing with three shots, while Carrie Cunningham led the way with six shots (two shots on goal)
- Ott’s shot on goal was stopped by Jocelyn Kramer for her only save of the afternoon
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Audrey Burns: 7 saves, 1 goal allowed
Anaka Ott: 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
Lauren Carpenter: 1 shot
Audrey Burns: 7 saves, 1 goal allowed
Anaka Ott: 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
Lauren Carpenter: 1 shot