NSU GAINS FIRST CONFERENCE WIN 2-0 OVER WAYNE STATE

Aberdeen, SD- The Northern State soccer team began the NSIC season right where they left off in non-conference play winning over Wayne State (Neb.) 2-0 on a chilly Sunday afternoon.

The Wolves scored midway through the first half when Elizabeth Malatesta knocked the ball off of a Wayne State defender into the net to put NSU up 1-0 in the 23rd minute.

Kirsten Carl then did the work in the second half finishing off a ball set up by Malatesta and Laura Finnvik five minutes into the period to cap the Wolves' scoring for the day.

Northern was able to outshoot the Wildcats 15-11 while putting six shots on goal compared to WSC's four.

Emily Herbst gained the win for Northern collecting her third shutout of the season and turning away all four Wildcat shots on goal.

Northern State (8-0-1, 1-0-0 NSIC) will hit the road next weekend to face Bemidji State and Minnesota, Crookston in league action.

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