BEMIDJI, Minn. – Bemidji State University women's soccer fifth-year senior Sara Wendt scored in the 53^rd minute and the Beavers' defense held Minnesota State University, Moorhead to 0 shots on goal to earn BSU's third consecutive shutout and improve to 2-0-0 in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play Sunday afternoon.
 
Bemidji State is now 3-1-1 on the season after the 1-0 victory over the Dragos while MSUM falls to 1-2-0 and 1-1-0 in conference play.
 
After a scoreless first half, Wendt received a through ball from graduate Allyson Smith that trickled behind the Dragons' defense and right on the foot of Wendt who capitalized and scored her second goal of the season and her 37^th career goal.
 
Bemidji State dominated possession and held the Dragons to just four shots, all of which were off target. BSU generated 10 shots on goal including a game-high three from Wendt.
 
The Beavers will remain at home and host Minnesota State University, Mankato and Concordia University-St. Paul in part of homecoming festivities. BSU begins the weekend by hosting the Mavericks Friday, Sept. 16 and 3 p.m., followed by the Golden Bears at 1:00 p.m., Sunday.
 
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Nestled in Northern Minnesota's wooden region and located on the shore of Lake Bemidji, BSU sponsors 15 varsity athletic programs with NCAA Division I men's hockey membership in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association and women's hockey membership in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, while its 13 NCAA Division II programs hold membership in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).
 
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