WINONA, Minn. ---The Winona State soccer team faced Minnesota Duluth Sunday afternoon, falling 3-2 to the Bulldogs.
The Warriors fell to 1-12-1 (1-10-1 NSIC) with the loss, while the Bulldogs improved to 8-5-2 (7-4-1 NSIC).
The Warriors didn't take long to get the game going, scoring in just 53 seconds. UMD goalkeeper Ely Halverson saved a shot by the Warriors, but
Kyleigh Jannisch took advantage of the rebound and gave the WSU a 1-0 lead.
The Bulldogs responded at the 12:41 mark when Gwendolyn Lilly scored off an assist from Marissa VanDeHei to even the game at 1-1. Both teams continued to create scoring opportunities throughout the remainder of the first half, but neither side was able to break the tie before halftime.
Abigail Rounds made an early second-half save on a shot from Lauren McGough at the 47:57 mark. Winona State continued to pressure the Bulldogs, with
Jacey Sturek and Perez attempting shots in the 49th minute.
The Warriors regained the lead at 53:34 when a Minnesota Duluth own goal put Winona State ahead 2-1. The Bulldogs answered right back four minutes later, when Nora Helvig scored off an assist from Kaitlyn Beavers to tie the match.
Minnesota Duluth took its first lead of the afternoon at the 68:06 mark when Kailey Tomzak scored to put the Bulldogs ahead 3-2. Winona State continued to look for an equalizer, with
McKayla Paukner putting a shot on goal at the 70:51 mark and Sturek with a shot at the 82:58 mark. The Warriors were unable to find another scoring opportunity before time expired, allowing Minnesota Duluth to pick up the victory.
CHECKING THE BOX SCORE
• Winona State fell to Minnesota Duluth 3-2.
• Minnesota Duluth held a 1-4 advantage in shots on goal.
• The Warriors eight shots, while the Bulldogs finished with 17
• UMD had seven corners compared to WSU one.
NEWS & NOTES
• Winona State fell to 1-12-1 with the loss (1-10-1 NSIC).
• Minnesota Duluth improved to 8-5-2 with the win (7-4-1 NSIC).
• The Warriors still lead the all-time series 22-13-4.
• As a part of the pregame festivities, Winona State honored its three seniors:
Adrianna Bixby,
Annika Groendal, and
Chloe Turner
UP NEXT
The Warriors will return to action on Friday, Oct 23, at Sioux Falls, with kickoff slated for 7 p.m.
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