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Aberdeen, S.D. – A powerful offense from both sides lead to the Northern State women's soccer team to tie with Missouri Western State, 1-1 Sunday afternoon. Megan Fastenau found the net early in the first half, but the Griffons responded back with a penalty kick goal.
 
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 1, MWS 1
Records: NSU 0-1-1, MWS 1-0-1
Attendance: 381
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Northern State was on the attack early in the game as Megan Fastenau scored a goal at the 11 minute mark; Eva Larson recorded the assist on the play
• Missouri Western State tied the game up at the 37 minute mark with a goal from a penalty kick
• The Wolves defense came out strong in the second half as Alexus Townsend tallied five saves
• The match-up concluded with a scoreless second half as NSU notched six shots to the MWS seven
• The Griffons recorded 16 fouls to the Wolves' five in the contest

 
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Megan Fastenau: 1 goal, 2 shots-on-goal
Eva Larson: 1 assist
Deshani Peters: 2 shots-on-goal
Elinor Sayers: 3 saves
Alexus Townsend: 5 saves
 
 
UP NEXT
Northern State hits the road Friday, September 13 to take on Emporia State from Bismarck, N.D. for a non-conference match-up. The Wolves return home to open the NISC regular season against Minnesota Duluth on Sunday, September 15.