MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Minnesota State Moorhead soccer team battled Minot State on Friday afternoon at Nemzek Soccer Field. The Dragons came up short in a 2-0 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference loss.
Minot State struck early, taking a 1-0 lead in the eighth minute when Anahyssa Nash found the back of the net off an assist from Emerson Perrin. The Dragons looked to respond before halftime, creating several opportunities, but the Beavers maintained their advantage heading into the break.
MSUM continued to search for an equalizer in the second half, but Minot State extended its lead in the 56th minute. Sierra Wallace scored off a pass from Elsa Duquesne to make it 2-0, a margin the Beavers held through the final whistle.
The Dragons generated nine shots, putting four on target. Kaci Malo led MSUM with four shots, including two on goal, while Sophie Thompson and Ellie Lommel each recorded a shot on target. Mary Cox added two shots as the Dragons worked to create offensive chances.
Minot State finished with 19 shots, nine of which were on goal. MSUM goalkeeper Emilia Bukholt Kristensen delivered a strong effort in net, recording seven saves across the full 90 minutes.
The Dragons also held an advantage in corner kicks, earning six compared to four for the Beavers, but were unable to turn those opportunities into goals. Minot State goalkeeper Jayen Alger made four saves to secure the shutout.
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