Wolves fall short against Huskies in NSIC action

St. Cloud, Minn. (Northern State) – The Northern State University women’s soccer team was unable to stop the late comeback against St. Cloud State, losing 2-1. Kailyn Poppen broke the game open in the second half with a goal, but the Wolves defense was unable to defend the powerful Huskie offense.

THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 1, SCSU 2
Records: NSU 6-5-3 (5-3-2 NSIC), SCSU 8-2-4 (5-4-1 NSIC)
Attendance: 326

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Northern State and St. Cloud State offenses ended the first half scoreless with three shots each
• Kailyn Poppen open the game up for the Wolves in the second half with a goal to take the lead at the 51 minute mark
• The Huskies responded back to tie the game at the 66 minute mark
• At the 68 minute mark, SCSU broke through the NSU defense to take the lead
• The Wolves trailed behind the Huskies in shots, 12-9

NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Kailyn Poppen : 1 goal
• Lauren Youngquist : 1 shot-on-goal
• Alexis Phillips : 2 shots, 1 shot-on-goal
• Alexus Townsend : 3 saves

UP NEXT
Northern State is back on the road north to take on Minnesota State. Kick-off is slated for Sunday, October 27 at 1 p.m. against the Mavericks.

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