JAMESTOWN, N.D. - Ashlee Ellefsen (So., Hugo, Minn.) extended her Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference lead in goals for the season, and the Bemidji State University soccer team defeated Jamestown College 3-0 Thursday night at Rotary Soccer Complex.

The BSU midfielder was able to find the back of the net in the 25th minute after the JC goalkeeper deflected a save into one of her defenders, and Ellefsen was in perfect position to collect the deflection. The goalkeeper was out of position and Ellefsen calmly struck the ball into the back of the open net for the early lead.

The goal was Ellefsen’s seventh of the season, matching the total from her freshman campaign. The marker also proved to be the game-winner, which was her team-leading fourth of the year, giving her six for her career.

The Beavers were the aggressor all game, outshooting the Jimmies 12-4, and they were able to pump in two insurance goals to help their cause, even though they turned out to be unnecessary.

Ellefsen recorded an assist in the 30th minute, when she took the ball deep into Jamestown territory on the right side. She threw a pass over the top of the defense, and forward Jenny Stromberg (So., Elk River, Minn.) was able to catch up to it before any of the defenders, throwing past the keeper for her second goal of the season. Ellefsen recorded her third assist, a year removed from collecting two.

The last goal was scored by forward Jamie Ford (Jr., Edina, Minn.) in the 50th minute, who had to take the ball off a defender’s feet in order to get her third goal of the year. She was battling with a JC player for the ball on the left side right outside the penalty box after a pass was slid through by forward Analey Skog (Fr., St. Francis, Minn.). The defender slipped on the wet surface, and Ford picked up the loose ball, firing a shot into the right side of the net past the diving goalkeeper.

BSU goalkeeper Samantha Ross (So., Stillwater, Minn.) got the start in net for BSU, and she saved three shots in 45 minutes of action, moving to 6-0 on the season. Abby Kjonaas (Fr., Fargo, N.D.) saw action in her fourth collegiate game, and she saved one shot in the final 45 minutes. The two keepers combined for the teams’ third shutout of the year.

Coach Jim Stone substituted frequently in the game, and the bench was cleared after Ford’s goal to give all the youngsters some extra playing experience.

Stone improved to 57-56-13 during his seven years with Bemidji State, making him the first coach in school history with a winning record. The 6-0 record to start the season is not only the greatest start in school history, but also sets the record for the longest win streak in school history. Bemidji State also moves to 5-5-2 all-time against Jamestown.

The Beavers took one corner kick to JC’s three, and BSU was flagged four times for offsides, while the Jimmies were never offside.

Both Ford and Ellefsen improved their career goal totals to 14.

Bemidji State will take a break for a little more than a week before beginning conference play. BSU will open NSIC play on the road against Southwest Minnesota State Sept. 20.

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