Wolves run away with win against Bulldogs

Aberdeen, S.D. (Northern State) -– 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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