Bemidji, Minn. – The Northern State women's soccer team fell in the opener of the NSIC Tournament at Bemidji State 2-0. The difference in the game came down to two penalty kick goals for the Beavers.
 
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 0, BSU 2
Records: NSU 7-6-5 (6-4-5 NSIC), BSU 17-0-2 (13-0-2 NSIC)
Attendance: 233
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Erin Becker gave Bemidji State a 1-0 lead in the ninth minute of play, scoring off a penalty kick
• Northern's best chance for a goal in the first half came at the 20^th minute, when a cross pass into the box was deflected out to Kelsey Selden but a pressuring defender caused the shot to go high over the net
• The shot attempts were even at four following the first half, however the Wolves were out-shot 8-2 in the second half
• Northern State's best scoring opportunity in the second half came in the 55^th minute when Megan Fastenau attempted to beat her defender around the outside corner but had her shot deflected, sending the ball over the top of the goal
• Becker added her second goal of the game in the 71^st minute, once again off a penalty kick
• The Beavers controlled the game offensively, out-shooting the Wolves 12-6 and 5-0 in shots-on-goal, while also holding a 1-0 advantage in corner kicks

NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Megan Fastenau: 3 shots
• Teya Trujillo: 1 shot
• Kelsey Selden: 1 shot
• Paige Hutton:1 shot
• Alexus Townsend: 3 saves

UP NEXT
Northern State closes their first season under head coach Bob Casper with a record of 7-6-5 (6-4-5 NSIC). The Wolves finished with an eighth place finish in the conference after being picked 13^th in the NSIC Preseason Coaches' Poll.