ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State earned its sixth NSIC win of the season and seventh overall with a 2-0 shutout against Minot State. Both
Sydney Gilbertson and
Abby Missman recorded goals in the outing. The Wolves tallied two goals, 11 shots, two shots on goal, two assists, three saves, six corner kicks and three fouls.
QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 2, MiSU 0
Records: NSU 7-2-2 (6-1-2 NSIC), MiSU 2-8-2 (1-6-2 NSIC)
Attendance: 283
HOW IT HAPPENED
- After 40 minutes of neutral play, Gilbertson chalked NSU's first goal of the game and the first goal in the last seven days, courtesy of a pass from Greta Brooks
- Northern's offense saw a plethora of athletes in action, tallying 14 different subs, with all 11 shots coming from a different player
- Though coming into the second half with all but a few starters out, MiSU pushed on the Wolves, with the Beavers spending a decent amount of time in Northern territory
- Iliana Rivera recorded two of MiSU's six shots and led the team in shots and shots on goal (one)
- Even with the pressure from the Beavers, Abby Missman was able to add another for good measure, thanks to a well-placed ball from Kylie Albert
- Audrey Burns (first half) and Ava Nelson (second half) split time covering inside the 18-yard box, with Nelson recording two saves and Burns collecting one of her own
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Abby Missman: 1 goal, 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
Sydney Gilbertson: 1 goal, 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
Greta Brooks: 1 assist, 1 shot
Kylie Albert: 1 assist, 1 shot
Ava Nelson: 2 saves, 0 goals allowed
UP NEXT
Northern State will travel north on Sunday to take on the Marauders of Mary before returning home to host Augustana on Friday.
