Story Highlights- The Northwest Missouri State soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against Minnesota-Crookston on Friday afternoon in Crookston, Minn.
- The game was played in front of 120 fans at the UMC Soccer Field.
- The Bearcats are now 1-0-2 on the season, while the Golden Eagles improve to 0-1-1.
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Elizabeth Lee scored the game-tying goal early in the second half.
- This is the second season in program history in which the first three games were not decided in regulation (2005).
Key Statistics- Sophomore
Ashley Malloy, last week's MIAA Goalkeeper of the Week, made a season-high 10 saves in the contest. This was her third double-digit save performance in her career at Northwest.
- Northwest took seven shots in the contest while the Golden Eagles attempted 15.
- Senior
Elizabeth Lee took a total of three shots in the contest. Her goal in the second half was her third score all-time.
- Lee's goal was assisted by
Cassie Holtman, the first collegiate assist for the sophomore.
- Sophomores
Elizabeth Finn and
Hannah Goetz each attempted a shot.
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Ashley Cole and
Crystal McElhose both took shots during the second half.
- The Bearcats and Golden Eagles each took four corner kicks.
- Northwest was caught in an offside position twice, while Minnesota-Crookston was whistled for five offside violations.
- The Golden Eagles took a one goal lead in the 15th minute after scoring on a set piece after a Northwest foul.
- The Bearcats played Friday's match without head coach
Tracy Hoza, who was not available due to a family emergency. The entire Northwest family wishes to express their deepest condolences to coach Hoza on the loss of her mother.
Key Moment of the Match- Northwest leveled the score in the 50th minute when Lee found the back of the net from close range after Holtman sent in a perfect centering pass.
Up Next- The Bearcats will conclude their northern road trip on Sunday, Sept. 13 when they play Bemidji State. First kick is scheduled for noon from Bemidji, Minn., and live video is available
HERE.
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