Sioux Falls S.D. (Northern State) -– Northern State women’s soccer shut-out Augustana University, 1-0 on Sunday. The shut-out saw Megan Fastenau score the game winning goal for the Wolves, her sixth goal of the season. Northern held down the third place standing with the win, sitting with 26 conference points heading into the final week of the regular season.

THE QUICK DETAILS

Final Score: NSU 1, AU 0
Records: NSU 8-3-5 (7-1-5 NSIC), AU 9-5-3 (7-4-2 NSIC)
Attendance: 182

HOW IT HAPPENED 

  • The two teams played 60 minutes of scoreless soccer to open the contest
  • Northern State held off numerous attacks by Augustana, defending six shots in the second half
  • Megan Fastenau broke through hitting the back of the net at the 77-minute mark
  • The Wolves defense was led by Alexus Townsend with six saves in her seventh shut-out of 2023
  • Northern was out-shot by Augustana in total shots, 17-8, and shots-on-goal 8-5
  • NSU tallied six fouls to Augie’s 13

NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS 

NEXT UP
Northern State makes their way back to Aberdeen for their final regular season game to face off against University of Mary on Thursday. Kick-off time is set for 5:30 p.m. from the Athletic & Recreation Fields.