Story Highlights• Northwest opened the 2014 season with a 2-0 road victory over Northern State in Aberdeen, S.D.
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Crystal McElhose and
Anna Holden both scored for the Bearcats.
First Half Key Stats• The Bearcats' offense came out firing, berating the Northern State goalie with nine shots (four on goal).
• Defensively the Bearcats stood firm, allowing only three shots (one on goal).
Second Half Key Stats• Northwest scored both of their goals in the second half and had two other shots, bringing their game total to 13.
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Ashley Malloy kept her clean sheet, saving both Northern State shots that came on goal. She fininshed the game with three saves.
Turning Point of the Match• The Bearcats opened scoring in the 56th minute when
Elizabeth Lee sent a corner kick into the box. McElhose was able to head it home for what turned out to be the game winning goal.
• Nine minutes later, Holden put away the deciding goal after a pass from
Taylor Sellars.
Up Next• The Bearcats play Minnesota State - Moorehead on the road Sunday. They return home for their first match at Bearcat Pitch Thurdsay, September 11th when they host College of Saint Mary (Omaha) at 5 p.m.
