Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University women's soccer program will host a pair of conference matches as a part of homecoming weekend. On Friday, October 1, the Wolves will welcome Concordia-St. Paul, followed by Minnesota State on Sunday, October 3.
 
GAME & FAN INFORMATION

• Tickets are available at the link above or at the entrance to the Athletic & Recreation Fields
• Live stats, live video, game notes, and the game programs are available at the links above

NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• Northern State enters Friday's match-up with Concordia-St. Paul with a record of 3-2-1 (2-1-1 NSIC)
• Last weekend the Wolves went 1-0-1 in NSIC action, defeating Wayne State 2-1 and tying with Augustana 1-1
• Lilja Davidsdottir scored her first two career goals last weekend, netting the game-winner over Wayne State in the 54^th minute and the game-tying goal against Augustana in the 81^st minute
• In the draw against the Vikings, goalkeeper Alexus Townsend tied her season high for saves in a game with ten
• NSU is currently in a four-way tie for sixth place in the conference, along with Minnesota State, Concordia-St. Paul, and St. Cloud State
• Starting this weekend, the Wolves next four contests will be against teams that are currently tied for sixth place or better in the conference (vs. Concordia-St. Paul, vs. Minnesota State, at Minot State, at UMary)
• Northern State is tied for second in two statistical categories in league play, goals forced (8) and scoring average (2.000)

• Northern State statistical leaders
  • Goals: Lilja Davidsdottir / Megan Fastenau / Eva Larson (2)
  • Assists: Chloe Strom / Teya Trujillo (2)
  • Points: Megan Fastenau (5)
  • Saves: Alexus Townsend (36)

CONCORDIA-ST. PAUL STORYLINES

• Concordia-St. Paul enters Friday's game with a record of 3-3-1 (2-1-1 NSIC)
• Last weekend the Golden Bears went 1-1 in NSIC action, defeating Minnesota Crookston 5-1 prior to falling to #15 Bemidji State 2-1
• On September 13, Cayla Renwick was named the NSIC Defensive Player of the Week, she is currently tied for third in the NSIC for assists in conference matches (2)
• In NSIC games only, CSP is second in corner shots (29), tied for second in goals forced (8) and scoring average (2.000)
• Steve Bellis is currently in his 11^th season as head coach at Concordia-St. Paul where he has a record of 78-82-16, he holds a career record of 106-132-26
• Concordia-St. Paul statistical leaders
  • Goals: Katie Anderson (4)
  • Assists: Corynn Grabau / Jessica Timpane / Sophie Pawlyshyn / Cayla Renwick (2)
  • Points: Katie Anderson (8)
  • Saves: Jessi Jordan (28)

LOOKING BACK TO 2019

• Northern State and Concordia-St. Paul last met October 27, 2019, as the #16 Golden Bears defeated the Wolves 6-0 in Aberdeen
• Northern leads the overall series 18-6-1, and is 10-3 in games played in Aberdeen

MINNESOTA STATE STORYLINES

• Minnesota State enters this weekend's NSIC contests with a record of 4-2-1 (2-1-1 NSIC)
• The Mavericks will face MSU Moorhead at 3 p.m. on Friday prior to Sunday's game in Aberdeen
• Last weekend MSU went 1-0-1 in conference play, tying with #15 Bemidji State 2-2 and closed the weekend with a 5-0 victory over Minnesota Crookston
• Minnesota State enters this weekend's matches ranked #6 in the United Soccer Coaches Central Region Top 10 poll
• In NSIC games only, MSU leads the conference in goals forced (9), scoring average (2.250), corner shots (34), and is tied for first in average scoring margin (1.25)
• Brian Bahl is in his ninth season as head coach at Minnesota State with a record of 133-20-13, he holds a career record of 197-62-30
• Minnesota State statistical leaders
  • Goals: Jenny Vetter (4)
  • Assists: 12 Players (1)
  • Points: Jenny Vetter (9)
  • Saves: Mackenzie Rath (18)

LOOKING BACK TO 2019

• Northern State and Minnesota State last met October 25, 2019, when the #21 Mavericks defeated the Wolves 2-1 in Aberdeen, extending their win streak in the series to ten
• Minnesota State leads the overall series 15-1-1, and is 7-1 when playing in Aberdeen