ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State jumps to 1-0 after taking down the Bearcats of Northwest Missouri at home, courtesy of a goal from sophomore forward
Ella Johnson.
QUICK DETAILS
Final score: NSU 1, NWMSU 0
Records: NSU 1-0-0, NWMSU 0-1-0
HOW IT HAPPENED
- In their win, the Wolves racked up one goal, 12 shots, seven shots on goal, three saves, six corners and six fouls
- After even competition through nearly 75 minutes of action, sophomore Johnson lined up to kick one in from the corner
- Though it was a low dribbler, Johnson quickly regained possession and sent a deep shot in from beyond the 18-yard box, dodging Bearcat goalie Taryn Lewis for the only goal for both sides in the match
- Lauren Carpenter notched a third of Northern State's shots in the afternoon, tallying four (two on goal)
- Chloe Voss, Jaylee Hofer and Kailyn Poppen all slated a shot and a shot on goal, while midfielder Kennedi Gack added two shots of her own
- NSU looked stout defensively, with senior Lauren Youngquist leading the charge, spoiling multiple plays near the goal for the Bearcats in her 90 minutes of action
- For Northwest Missouri, Makenna West led the charge offensively, tallying a team-high of three shots and one shot on goal, while Taryn Lewis allowed one goal and recorded six saves in their first match of the season
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Ella Johnson: 1 goal, 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
Lauren Carpenter: 4 shots, 2 shots on goal
Chloe Voss: 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
Audrey Burns: 0 goals allowed, 3 saves
UP NEXT
The Wolves will host Missouri Western at home this Sunday at 11 a.m.
