Aberdeen, S.D. – Northern State women's soccer team recorded their eighth shutout of the season, collecting a 2-0 win over Sioux Falls on Friday night.
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THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 2, USF 0
Records: NSU 6-3-3 (4-2-3 NSIC), USF 0-9-3 (0-6-3 NSIC)
Attendance: 263
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- In the first 20 minutes of play in the game Northern State recorded five shots with three shots-on-goal and one corner kick
- Paige Johnson opened the scoring in the game with her first goal of the season, netting a goal in the 27th minute off an assist from Alexis Phillips
- In the first ten minutes of the second half the Wolves were once again on the offensive attack with four shots, two shots-on-goal, two corner kicks, and a goal
- Isabela Polanco Garcia also scored her first goal of the season in the game, pushing Northern's lead to 2-0 in the 54th minute
- NSU held the advantage in shots (15-9), shots-on-goal (10-3), and corner kicks (6-0)
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Isabela Polanco Garcia: 3 shots, 3 shots-on-goal, 1 goal
Paige Johnson: 1 shot, 1 shot-on-goal, 1 goal
Alexis Phillips: 1 assist
Alexus Townsend: 3 saves
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UP NEXT
Northern State will close out Gypsy Days weekend and their 4-game home-stand with a match against Southwest Minnesota State on Sunday afternoon. The Wolves and Mustangs are scheduled for a 1 p.m. kick-off at the Athletic & Recreation Fields.
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