Marshall, Minn. – The Northern State women's soccer team earned a 2-0 win over Southwest Minnesota State on Sunday afternoon. The Wolves defense led the way recording their third consecutive shutout, the longest such streak for the program since 2016.
 
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 2, SMSU 0
Records: NSU 5-4-3 (4-3-3 NSIC), SMSU 3-8-1 (2-7-1 NSIC)
Attendance: 65
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Northern State's first goal of the game came in the 23^rd minute of play, as Megan Fastenau gained control of the deflection from the SMSU goalkeeper and fired a shot into the back left corner of the open net
• It took less than two minutes for the Wolves to tack on their second goal of the match, in the 24^th minute a corner kick by Mia Zagorski led to a header bouncing into the net by Isabela Polanco Garcia
• The Mustangs best scoring opportunity came in the 29^th minute on a shot by Jessica Jugovich, goalkeeper Alexus Townsend was able to stick her foot out just enough to deflect the ball and send it out of play
• Another key save by Alexus Townsend came in the 67^th minute, when Jessica Jugovich had a brief open look at the bottom left corner of the net before Townsend stepped in front of the shot attempt
• Southwest was able to control the attack throughout the match and out-shot Northern 12-9 and 7-5 in shots-on-goal
• NSU held the advantage in corner kick attempts 5-1

NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Alexus Townsend: 7 saves
• Megan Fastenau: 1 shot, 1 shot-on-goal, 1 goal
• Isabela Polanco Garcia: 1 shot, 1 shot-on-goal, 1 goal
• Mia Zagorski: 1 assist

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE

• Alexus Townsend and the Northern State defense has not allowed a goal in 326:24 minutes of action, dating back to the match against Minot State on October 8

UP NEXT
Northern State returns to Aberdeen next weekend with matches against Upper Iowa and Winona State. The Wolves will face the Peacocks at 7 p.m. on Friday evening, and the Warriors at 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.