WINONA, Minn. ---The Winona State soccer team faced Bemidji State Friday evening, falling 2-1 to the Beavers.
The Warriors fell to 1-11-1 (1-9-1 NSIC) with the loss, while the Beavers improved to 7-3-4 (5-2-3 NSIC).
Winona State and Bemidji State's offenses both got off to a slow start early in the first half. The Beavers took the lead at the 25:41 mark when Madisen Fritel scored off an assist from Sydney Sutherland to give the Beavers the advantage.
Winona State looked to respond throughout the half, with
Faith Quinn recording three shots, including one on goal that was saved by the BSU goalkeeper Payton Kropp. WSU goalkeeper,
Abigail Rounds made two saves in the first half to keep the Warriors within striking distance heading into the break.
The Warriors continued to push for an equalizer in the second half, creating several scoring opportunities against the Beavers. Bemidji State extended its lead to 2-0 at the 68:38 mark when Olivia Seurer scored off an assist from Brenna Nichols.
Winona State kept fighting, with
Sonia Gutierrez finding the back of the net in the 89:51 mark off an assist from
Jacey Sturek to cut the deficit to one. The Beavers held on through the final few seconds to pick up the 2-1 victory.
CHECKING THE BOX SCORE
• Winona State fell to Bemidji State 2-1.
• The Warriors held a 12-11 advantage in shots, and the Beavers held a 9-8 advantage in shots on goal.
• BSU had eight corners compared to WSU seven.
NEWS & NOTES
• Winona State fell to 1-10-1 with the loss (1-8-1 NSIC).
• Bemidji State improved to 7-3-4 with the win (6-2-3 NSIC).
• The Warriors still lead the all-time series 18-13-3.
UP NEXT
The Warriors will return to action on Sunday, Oct 18, at home against Minnesota Duluth, beginning at 1 p.m.
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