Grand Forks, N.D. – Northern State could not keep pace with the high-powered North Dakota offense on Tuesday afternoon, falling by a score of 3-0 at Bronson Field.

THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 0, UND 3
Records: NSU 1-1, UND 2-2
Attendance: 144
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• North Dakota struck first in the 16^th minute, taking advantage of a corner kick where Julia Briggs connected with Hannah Olson in the box
• The Fighting Hawks extended their lead in 34^th minute, as Olivia Valdivia netted the second goal of the game after she gained control of a pass from Hannah Olson in the box
• The Wolves best look of the game came early in the second half as Kelsey Selden fired a shot high and towards the center of the net, however Madi Livingston made a leaping save to force a Northern corner kick
• Northern was able to put some pressure on the North Dakota defense in the second half, putting up four shots, one shot-on-goal, and four corner kicks
• UND closed out the scoring with a goal in the 79^th minute, Bailey McNitt beat the defense down the far side of the field and found Mara Yapello in front of the goal
• Reigning NSIC Goalkeeper of the Week, Alexus Townsend, was kept busy throughout the game as UND held the advantage in shots 18-5 and shots-on-goal 8-1

NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Kelsey Selden: 1 shot, 1 shot-on-goal
• Alexus Townsend: 5 saves

UP NEXT
The Wolves will have a week and a half to prepare for the start of NSIC competition as they welcome Bemidji State and Minnesota Crookston to Aberdeen for games September 17 and 19.