WINONA, Minn. - Winona State scored once in each half to secure a 2-0 win over Bemidji State Sunday afternoon at Maxwell Field. The Beavers have now lost four consecutive matches and their first two Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference matches as well.

Winona State’s Holly Sutton tallied the only goal of the opening half and what proved to be the game-winning goal in the 21st minute.

The Warriors added an insurance goal in the 81st minute when Kayla Walters made the score 2-0 to solidify the victory for the home team.

Winona State outshot Bemidji State 24-5 on the afternoon.

Sophomore netminder Kari Torgeson (New Hope, Minn.) made 10 saves, while Kristin Nelson earned the shutout after making two saves.

The loss drops BSU’s record to 7-7-0 overall and 0-2-0 in NSIC play. WSU now owns a 2-0-0 mark in the NSIC and an overall record of 9-2-2. Bemidji State will look to get back on the winning track with home matches against Southwest Minnesota State Saturday, Oct. 16 and Wayne State (Neb.) Sunday, Oct. 17 at the BSU Soccer Complex. The Beavers challenge the Mustangs at 1 p.m. on Saturday and face off against the Wildcats at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Wayne State is coached by former BSU assistant coach Oliver Twelvetrees.