Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University soccer team will continue NSIC action this weekend, taking on Bemidji State and Minnesota Crookston. The Wolves are currently 4-5-0 overall and 2-5-0 in league play.
Last weekend NSU forced two overtime matches, however, Wayne State and Augustana University both came away with victories.
Anna Bondy,
Darian Leschewski and
Stephany Estrada each nabbed a goal on the weekend. Senior
Anna Bondy led the NSU offense with one goal and two assists, while
Darian Leschewski finished with 15 shots and one goal.
The Wolves continues to lead the NSIC with 26 total goals, and are second overall in assist with 16. As a unit, NSU averages 22.1 shots and 2.89 goals per match, with a shot on goal percentage of .477.
Northern State will travel to Bemidji State to take on the Beavers at 3 p.m. on Friday and return home on Sunday to face Minnesota Crookston at 1 p.m..
About Bemidji State
- In the 2016 season, the Beavers are currently 7-3-0 overall and 5-2-0 in the NSIC.
- Bemidji State advanced to the NSIC Tournament in the 2015 season, but was eliminated in a 3-1 match against Minot State.
- Bayley Ertl leads the Beavers with seven goals and three assists.
- Splitting time in the net, Catherine Arneson and Anna Fobbe have combined for 45 saves, allowing five goals each.
- Jim Stone is in his 14th season with the Bemidji State soccer program.
About Minnesota Crookston
- The Golden Eagles are currently 2-7-1 overall and 1-5-1 in conference play midway through the 2016 season.
- As a team, Minnesota Crookston averages 9.1 shots per game with a shot on goal percentage of .529.
- Courtney Armborst leads Minnesota Crookston with seven goals overall.
- In the net, Lexie Gauger has allowed 18 goals with a save percentage of .859.
- Joe Alianiello is now in his fourth season with the Golden Eagles.
