University of Northern Colorado Athletics
University of Northern Colorado
0-7-1, 0-0-0
North Dakota State
3-2-2, 0-0-0
Bears fall at North Dakota State
9/8/2023 7:19:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Fargo, N.D. – University of Northern Colorado suffered a 1-0 setback against the North Dakota State Bison at Dacotah Field on Friday.
Northern Colorado moved to 0-7-1 on the campaign, while the Bison moved to 3-2-2.
The Bison started fast registering three shots, including one shot on goal in the first 10 minutes of the match. The Bears responded in the first half as Riley Kaali-Nagy recorded a shot on goal and Rachel Mortensen chipped in with a pair of shots on goal. The teams went into the half tied at zero, courtesy of three saves by Kaya Lindberg.
The second half was a defensive battle between the two squads. The Bison had a chance to score in the 56th minute via a penalty kick, but Lindberg stepped in to ensure the score remained tied at zero. In the 62nd minute, North Dakota State found the back of the net to take the 1-0 lead. The Bison held onto the lead for the final 28 minutes to secure the victory.
GOAL SUMMARY
NDSU – 62nd minute: Olivia Watson. Assisted by Jess Hanley and Hannah Arnold.
UNC NOTES
- Mortensen recorded three shots on goal for the Bears
- Brooke Holmberg had two shots for Northern Colorado, including one shot on goal.
- Lindberg had seven saves in the match.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- The Bison outshot the Bears, 19-13, including shots on goal 9-7.
- UNC committed eight fouls, while inducing 10 by the Bison.
- The Bears earned eight corner kicks, while holding NDSU to seven.
- UNC now holds a 4-2-0 record all-time on the road against the Bison.
UP NEXT
Northern Colorado heads west to face the Nevada Wolfpack on September 14th at 7 P.M. MST.
Team Stats
Olivia Watson (2)
Assisted By: Jess Hanley , Hannah Arnold
GOAL by NDSU Watson, Olivia Assist by Hanley, Jess and Arnold, Hannah.
61:18
