Aberdeen, S.D. – Northern State fell to Bemidji State 2-1 on Friday night. The second half rally was led by Sara Wendt, who scored both goals for the Beavers.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 1, BSU 2
Records: NSU 1-2 (0-1 NSIC), BSU 4-0 (1-0 NSIC)
Attendance: 150
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- Paige Hutton gained control of a pass from Megan Fastenau off a Northern corner kick in the 54th minute to put the Wolves on the board first
- The Beavers tied the game in the 75th minute with a goal by Sara Wendt who was assisted by Megan Dahl
- In the 85th minute Alexus Townsend made a diving save to keep the game tied, stopping the breakaway attack of Allyson Smith
- Sara Wendt netted the game winning goal for Bemidji State with only 53 seconds remaining in the match, knocking it in off the Maggie Cade corner kick
- The BSU offensive attack was dominant all night, they out-shot NSU 17-9 (9-4 in shots-on-goal) and held the advantage in corner kicks 8-3
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
UP NEXT
The Wolves close out their 2-game homestand on Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. as they welcome Minnesota Crookston to close the opening weekend of NSIC action.
