Wolves Soccer With Weekend Split

Posted on September 15, 2024 by - Sports

Bismarck, ND (NSUWolves.com)  – The Northern State women’s soccer team was unable to take down Emporia State in a non-conference match, losing 3-1. The Wolves were the first to score with a goal by Lauren Youngquist in the first half. The Hornets responded back with three goals to take the match.

THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 1, ESU 3
Records: NSU 0-2-1, ESU 2-1
Attendance: 23

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • Lauren Youngquist kicked open the game for Northern State with a goal at the ten minute mark to take the lead; Ella Blake recorded the assist on the play
  • Emporia State responded back 15 minutes later with a goal to tie the game, 1-1
  • The Hornets started the second half aggressive with a goal in the first three minutes to take the lead
  • ESU extended their lead in the final minutes of the game to lead by two
  • The Wolves recorded four fouls to the Hornets nine

NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Lauren Youngquist: 1 goal, 3 shots-on-goal
Ella Blake: 1 assist
Chloe Voss: 3 shots, 2 shots-on-goal
Alexus Townsend: 3 saves, 1 shot-on-goal
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Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – An aggressive offense led the Northern State women’s soccer team to shutout Minnesota Duluth, 2-0 Sunday afternoon. Sophie Taylor hit the back of the net early in the day to take the lead with Megan Fastenau sealing the win in the second half.

THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 2, UMD 0
Records: NSU 1-2-1, UMD 0-3
Attendance: 428

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • Northern State was the first to score with a goal by Megan Fastenau at the 12-minute mark, Sophie Taylor tallied the assist on the play
  • The two teams entered the locker room at half with the Wolves up 1-0
  • Taylor kept the pressure on Minnesota Duluth with a goal at the 66-minute mark with an assist by Eva Larson
  • NSU tallied ten shots to the UMD 12 in the game
  • In the goal box for the Wolves was Elinor Sayers with six saves on the day

NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Sophie Taylor: 1 goal, 1 assist
Megan Fastenau: 1 goal
Chloe Voss: 3 shots, 1 shot-on-goal
Elinor Sayers: 6 saves

UP NEXT
Northern State is back at home to kick off NSIC play against MSU Moorhead Friday, September 20 at 6 p.m. from the Athletic & Recreation Fields. The Wolves close out the weekend on the road against Minot State on Sunday, September 22 at 12 p.m. from Minot, N.D. against the Beavers.

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