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WOLVES HIT THE ROAD FOR MINNESOTA STATE AND ST. CLOUD STATE

9/24/2025 9:54:00 PM

THE GAME AT A GLANCE
Friday, September 26 (3 p.m.) @ Minnesota State
Head Coach: Brian Bahl
NSU vs. MSU All-Time: 1-15-4           Last Meeting: NSU 0, MSU 0 [2024]
 
Sunday, September 28 (2 p.m.) @ St. Cloud State
Head Coach: Gretta Macdonald
NSU vs. SCSU All-Time: 4-13-3              Last Meeting: NSU 1, SCSU 2 [2024]
 
FAN INFORMATION AND GAME COVERAGE
Live Stats: https://msumavericks.com/sidearmstats/wsoc/summary
Live Video: https://nsicnetwork.com/msumavericks/
 
Live Stats: https://scsuhuskies.com/sidearmstats/wsoc/summary
Live Video: https://nsicnetwork.com/scsuhuskies/
 
NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES
  • The Wolves hold a 0-4-1 (0-1-1, NSIC) record heading into their Friday matchup against the Mavericks
  • Savannah Funk, Kailyn Poppen and Jaylee Hofer have scored goals for NSU this season, with Funk, Hofer, Poppen and Alexis Phillips tallying assists on them
  • Over half (15) of Northern State's 28 shots this season came in their last two games against Winona State (eight shots) and Concordia-St. Paul (seven shots)
  • Chloe Voss leads the charge with five shots (one shot on goal) on the year, followed by Lauren Youngquist with four (two shots on goal)
  • Northern State has scored a goal in each of its last three games after not scoring in its first two outings of the season
  • Through five games, MacKenzie Turner has collected 28 saves and has allowed 10 goals
 
MINNESOTA STATE STORYLINES
  • The 4-0-1 Mavericks (2-0-0, NSIC) are coming off a 5-0 conference win over Minot State and have yet to allow a goal all season
  • Forward Marin Johnson has scored three goals this season on four shots, while six others have one each
  • Seven Mavericks have at least one assist on the year, with Mallie Mathis leading the charge with two
  • MSU's Lauren McAlpine has 15 saves this season and has been the only goalkeeper for the Mavericks to see action
  • Brian Bahl is in his 13th season with the Mavericks and holds a record of 194-29-33 with the program
 
WOLVES AND MAVERICKS HISTORY
  • Minnesota State boasts a 15-1-4 record over Northern State, with their matchup in 2024 ending in a 0-0 tie
 
ST. CLOUD STATE STORYLINES
  • The Huskies boast a 3-0-2 (1-0-1, NSIC) record on the year and are coming off a 1-0 victory against UMary
  • Ellie Primerano, Ana Spaine and Linsey Trapino have each scored two goals this season, with four other SCSU players holding one apiece
  • Brooke Quam has tallied four of the Huskies' assists, and following close is Grace Olson with three on the year
  • Jaylee Strickland has 20 saves on the year and has allowed three goals
  • The Huskies are coached by Gretta Macdonald, who is in her 12th season with the team, holding a 78-45-31 record
 
WOLVES AND HUSKIES HISTORY
  • The Wolves are 4-13-3 against the Huskies, with St. Cloud State winning 2-1 in 2024


 
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