BEMIDJI, Minn. – The Bemidji State University Women's Soccer team suffered its first loss at Chet Anderson Stadium Sunday afternoon falling 1-0 to Wayne State College in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play. The loss spoils senior day for the Beavers in which they honored their three seniors
Halle Peterson,
Maggie Cade and
Madisanne Dahl before the game.
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After a scoreless first half, the Wildcats scored the lone goal of the game from Paige Pemberton in the 55
th minute and held the Beavers off of the scoreboard for just the second match this season.
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Bemidji State out-paced the Wildcats (7-6-2, 5-4-2 NSIC) dominating the shot chart with 20 attempted shots to just four. However, BSU totaled just six shots on goal while WSC produced three and the eventual game winner.
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Sophomore
Katrina Barthelt paced the Beavers with six shots, three on goal, while senior
Lauren Hodny followed with four attempts and two on goal.
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The Beavers were held scoreless by the Wildcats defense and goalkeeper Hayden Wallace who stopped six shots for her fifth shutout of the season.
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Junior
Edie Frantzen made two saves for the Beavers but falls to 8-2-5 on the season.
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The Beavers now fall to 8-2-5 (6-2-3 NSIC) but remain in third in the NSIC standings with 21 league points.
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Bemidji State will look to rebound on the road next weekend and travels to Concordia University-St. Paul and Minnesota State University, Mankato Oct. 27-29 for its final road trip of the regular season.
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For more information on the Bemidji State soccer program, follow the Beavers on X (@BSUBeaverSoccer), like them on Facebook (facebook.com/BSUBeavers) and follow them on Instagram (@BSUBeaversSoccer)
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Located on the shore of Lake Bemidji, Bemidji State University 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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