Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University soccer team advanced to the NSIC Tournament following their third place regular season finish and will host the University of Mary in the opening round. Kick-off is set for Monday, November 6 at 4 p.m. from the Athletic & Recreation Fields.
 
GAME & FAN INFORMATION

• Live stat and video links are available above or on the schedule at nsuwolves.com
• All fans in attendance will be required to purchase a ticket per league guidelines, Wolves Club season passes will not be accepted
  • Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $5 for students, and kids five and under are free

 
NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• The Wolves head into the NSIC Tournament match-up with an 8-3-5 record overall
• NSU finished third in the NSIC standings with 29 conference points behind St. Cloud State and Minnesota State
• Northern State is averaging 10.0 shots, .576 shots-on-goal, and 1.18 goals per game
• Megan Fastenau leads the Wolves offense with 30 shots, 16 shots-on-goal, seven goals, and three assists
• Hannah Smith follows with 36 shots, 22 shots-on-goal, three assist, and three goals
• The Wolves defense is led by Alexus Townsend with 69 saves and nine shut-outs in 2023

 
UNIVERSITY OF MARY STORYLINES

• The Marauders record going into the NSIC Tournament is 8-7-3 overall
• UMary finished sixth in the conference regular season with 23 points
• Mary is averaging 12.1 shots and 1.11 goals per game, with a .468 shots-on-goal percentage
• Olivia Gardner leads the 66 saves in 1620 minutes Marauders offensive with 49 shots, 22 shots-on-goal, and six goals
• UMary's defense is led by Molly Fischer with played
• The Marauders are led by their head coach, Sarah Cook in her eleventh season

 
LAST MATCH-UP

• Northern State's record against the University of Mary is 5-9-5 all-time
• The Wolves defeated the Marauders, 1-0 in their last match-up on Thursday

Fastenau led the Wolves to victory, scoring the game winning goal in the final three minutes