WINONA, Minn. --- The Winona State women's soccer team recorded nine shots, including six on target, against Minnesota State on Sunday afternoon at Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium, but the Mavericks earned a 4-0 victory.
The Warriors fell to 1-10-1 overall and 1-8-1 in NSIC play, while Minnesota State improved to 11-1-1 overall and 8-1-1 in conference action.
Kyleigh Jannisch and
Madison Barnick led Winona State with three shots apiece. Jannisch put all three attempts on target, while Barnick recorded one shot on goal.
Olivia Schneider added a shot on target, and goalkeeper
Abigail Rounds finished with eight saves.
Minnesota State opened the scoring in the 12th minute when Maddix Archer converted a penalty kick. Winona State continued to generate opportunities in the first half, recording five shots and three corner kicks, but the Warriors could not find the equalizer. The Mavericks carried a 1-0 lead into halftime.
Archer extended Minnesota State's advantage in the 51st minute, finishing a pass from Amara Smith to make it 2-0. Smith added a penalty-kick goal in the 55th minute to push the Mavericks' lead to three.
Winona State continued to look for scoring opportunities throughout the second half. Jannisch put another shot on target, while Barnick added a blocked attempt. However, Minnesota State goalkeeper Lauren McAlpine turned aside all six shots on goal from the Warriors.
Anna Stromberg capped the scoring for the Mavericks in the 83rd minute with an unassisted goal, securing the 4-0 result.
CHECKING THE BOX SCORE
- Winona State fell to Minnesota State 4-0.
- Jannisch led the Warriors with three shots, all on target.
- Barnick added three shots, including one on goal.
- Rounds recorded eight saves for Winona State.
- The Warriors finished with nine shots and six shots on goal.
- Winona State earned three corner kicks, while Minnesota State recorded five.
- The Warriors held 52% of possession.
NEWS & NOTES
- Winona State moved to 1-10-1 overall and 1-8-1 in NSIC play.
- Minnesota State improved to 11-1-1 overall and 8-1-1 in conference play.
- MSU still leads the all-time series 20-16-2
UP NEXT
Winona State will return to action on Friday, Oct. 16, hosting Bemidji State at 5 p.m.
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