Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University soccer team started the weekend off hot, defeating Winona State from the Athletic & Recreation Fields. The 2-1 victory saw Kelsey Selden and Paige Johnson led the Wolves offense as the goal scorers.

THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 2, WSU 1
Records: NSU 4-2 (3-0 NSIC), WSU 1-3-2 (0-2-1 NSIC)
Attendance: 683
 
HOW IT HAPPENED 

• Kelsey Selden tallied her second goal of the season in the first half, kick starting the Wolves offense; Mia Zagorski assisted on the play
• Paige Johnson kept the pressure on the Warriors after a goal at the 36-minute mark, while Zagorski notched her second assist of the evening on the play
• The Warriors responded back with a goal by Grace Seim at the 38-minute mark
• The Wolves fended off a number of Warrior attacks in the contest with Winona State out-shooting Northern 10-6 in total shots and 6-4 in shots on goal
• Alexus Townsend tallied four saves in her fourth win of the season
• Each team recorded four corner kicks, while the Warriors tallied eight fouls to the Wolves five

 
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS 

• Kelsey Selden: 1 goal, 1 shot-on-goal
• Paige Johnson: 1 goal, 1 shot-on-goal
• Mia Zagorski: 2 assists
• Alexus Townsend: 5 saves

 
NEXT UP
Northern State is set to face-off against Concordia-St Paul on Sunday to finish out the weekend series. Kickoff time is set for 1 p.m. from the Athletic & Recreation Fields.