ABERDEEN, SD (NSUWolves.com) [FRI] – Northern State earned its sixth NSIC win of the season and seventh overall with a 2-0 shutout against Minot State. Both Sydney Gilbertson and Abby Missman recorded goals in the outing. The Wolves tallied two goals, 11 shots, two shots on goal, two assists, three saves, six corner kicks and three fouls.
QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 2, MiSU 0
Records: NSU 7-2-2 (6-1-2 NSIC), MiSU 2-8-2 (1-6-2 NSIC)
Attendance: 283
Final Score: NSU 2, MiSU 0
Records: NSU 7-2-2 (6-1-2 NSIC), MiSU 2-8-2 (1-6-2 NSIC)
Attendance: 283
HOW IT HAPPENED
- After 40 minutes of neutral play, Gilbertson chalked NSU’s first goal of the game and the first goal in the last seven days, courtesy of a pass from Greta Brooks
- Northern’s offense saw a plethora of athletes in action, tallying 14 different subs, with all 11 shots coming from a different player
- Though coming into the second half with all but a few starters out, MiSU pushed on the Wolves, with the Beavers spending a decent amount of time in Northern territory
- Iliana Rivera recorded two of MiSU’s six shots and led the team in shots and shots on goal (one)
- Even with the pressure from the Beavers, Abby Missman was able to add another for good measure, thanks to a well-placed ball from Kylie Albert
- Audrey Burns (first half) and Ava Nelson (second half) split time covering inside the 18-yard box, with Nelson recording two saves and Burns collecting one of her own
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Abby Missman: 1 goal, 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
Sydney Gilbertson: 1 goal, 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
Greta Brooks: 1 assist, 1 shot
Kylie Albert: 1 assist, 1 shot
Ava Nelson: 2 saves, 0 goals allowed
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BISMARCK, ND (NSUWolves.com) [SUN] – A goal given up in the final minute of the match pushed the Marauders to a 1-0 finish over the Wolves. Though taking the loss, Northern State outshot Mary 8-2. NSU recorded eight shots, two shots on goal, one save, two corners and six fouls.
QUICK RESULTS
Final Score: NSU 0, UMARY 1
Records: NSU 7-3-2 (6-2-2 NSIC), UMARY 8-2-3 (7-1-2 NSIC)
Attendance: 112
HOW IT HAPPENED
- After going 89 minutes goalless, one final push by the Mary Marauders proved to be the difference-maker in the battle of the No. 2 and No. 3 teams in the NSIC women’s soccer rankings
- With just 24 seconds to go in the match, Chloe Brand found the net to take the lead off a pass by Addison Massey
- For Northern State, Lauren Youngquist and Kylie Albert led the way with two shots apiece, while Youngquist and Anaka Ott tallied one shot on goal each
- Ella Johnson, Lauren Carpenter, Abby Missman and Ott also tallied shots in the loss
- Audrey Burns spent all 90 minutes in goal after splitting time on Friday, recording one save and allowing one goal
- Of the Marauders’ five shots, Brand recorded two, while Bella Kozlowski, Dina Polanco and Massey recorded one each. Goalkeeper Kadyn Dilger notched two saves
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Lauren Youngquist: 2 shots, 2 shots on goal
Kylie Albert: 2 shots
Anaka Ott: 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
Audrey Burns: 1 save, 1 goal allowed
UP NEXT
Northern State will host Augustana on Friday at 5:30 p.m. for its last weekend homestand of the season.